#EndSARS #LekkiMassacre: ÔÇØThis harassment and extrajudicial killing of Nigerians must stop" - Saraki Warns
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Oct 21, 2020
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to put an end to shooting of protesters by security agents.
READ ALSO: WATCH VIDEO: Wike Absent As Atiku Announces Running Mate
Saraki, while describing the shooting incident as a massacre, called for great patience, restraint and compassion in handling the demands of the youth.
READ ALSO: How 15-Year-Old Was Gang Raped For Five Days In Lagos | READ FULL DETAILS
According to him, dialogue is the only logical option in the current situation- and not violence, adding that It was unacceptable for any Government to turn its weapons on its own young people.
READ ALSO: PROGRAMME ALERT: Prof. Gregory Ibe to feature live on radio today |READ DETAILS
ÔÇØWe must do all that is necessary to protect and engage with them on all issues. Please let the shooting stop and let fruitful dialogue commence.
ÔÇØKilling our young and defenseless children under any circumstances is wrong. Period. Killing our children is also killing our future as a nation. We must walk back from this. Mr. President this is what needs to be done. I appeal to you to do the right thing,ÔÇØ he said.
READ ALSO: Sowore's Miscalculation and the Need to beat a Wise Retreat
Saraki said he was horrified by the use of lethal force against End SARS and his heart bleeds for this country.
READ ALSO: I Will Not Allow Criminality As President, Peter Obi Declares
ÔÇØThis harassment and extrajudicial killing of Nigerians must stop immediately and the security agents who carried out this exercise should be brought to justice. No life of any Nigerian youth taking part in a peaceful protest deserves to be taken.
ÔÇØThis is not the Nigeria that we hope to leave for the next generation. Our young people are the future,ÔÇØ he added.
READ ALSO: Why El-Rufai Was Returned To ICPC Custody?
He noted that although dialogue may take a longer time to work, the violent silencing of protesting youth is not an option.
Related Stories
REVEALED: How All Progressives Congress (APC) Played Into The Opposition Hands Ahead Of 2027 - Sumner Sambo Warns
I Will Not Allow Criminality As President, Peter Obi Declares
Why El-Rufai Was Returned To ICPC Custody?
Sowore's Miscalculation and the Need to beat a Wise Retreat
Tinubu Breaks Silence on Hardship, Inflation, Power Crisis - Vows Nigeria Will Overcome Economic Storm
"Terrorists Have Outgunned Our TroopsÔÇØ - Ndume Raises Alarm Over Boko Haram War, Sends Urgent Message To Tinubu
""
— Thompson Nsisongabasi