Former United States Vice President Joe Biden and the
democratic presidential nominee in the forthcoming presidential election has
asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the violent crackdown by the military
on protesters in Nigeria.
Biden said this in the statement he issued following
shooting of people protesting against police brutality at Lekki tollgate in
Lagos on Tuesday evening.
“I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease
the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in
several deaths.
“My heart goes out to all those who have lost a loved one in
the violence.
“The United States must stand with Nigerians who are peacefully
demonstrating for police reform and seeking an end to corruption in their
democracy.
“I encourage the government to engage in a good-faith
dialogue with civil society to address these long-standing grievances and work
together for a more just and inclusive Nigeria.”
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