Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential
candidate, has said that his position on the shooting that led to the death of
some Nigerian youths calling for the end of police brutality has not changed.
Atiku, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday,
expressed disappointment, anger, condemnation, and pain over the incident which
occurred two years ago.
The October 20, 2022, protest, which started calmly and
peacefully across the country, was hijacked by allegedly hired thugs who began
to destroy government facilities and inflict injuries on the protesters.
The climax of the protest was when soldiers of the Nigerian
Army were deployed in trucks and allegedly ordered to open fire on the peaceful
protesters.
Also, on Thursday, during the memorial, the police fired
tear gas at the participants of the memorial, which took place at the Lekki
Tollgate.
Reacting, Atiku said he stands with the family of the victim
and there’s still a need for Police reforms incorporating State Police.
According to the Turaki Adamawa, his heart remains shattered
for the families that lost their lives in the protest.
”Two years ago, on this day, I shared a statement of sincere
disappointment, anger, condemnation and pain. Two years after, that position
has not changed.
”The sad memory of what happened is what we cannot wish
away. There’s still a compelling need for Police reforms incorporating State
Police and justice for those who have suffered police brutality.”
Referring to the video he shared during the EndSARS, Atiku
said: “I maintain the position expressed in this video broadcast on 20/10/20.
Our children MUST be heard and provided with spaces to express themselves
within the ambit of the law and given opportunities too.
“My heart is still shattered for the families who lost loved ones during the #endsars demonstration. I stand with all families still grieving from their loss.”
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