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Pompeo on EndSARS Lekki Shooting: U.S. “strongly condemns use of excessive force by military forces”

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO

October 22, 2020 

Ongoing Protests in Nigeria 

“The United States strongly condemns the use of excessive force by military forces who fired on unarmed demonstrators in Lagos, causing death and injury. 

“We welcome an immediate investigation into any use of excessive force by members of the security forces.  Those involved should be held to account in accordance with Nigerian law. 

“The right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are essential human rights and core democratic principles. 

“We call on the security services to show maximum restraint and respect fundamental rights and for demonstrators to remain peaceful.  We extend our condolences to the victims of the violence and their families.”

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