The Democratic Candidate for next month’s Presidential election in the US, Joe Biden has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to cease using the military against peaceful protesters.
The statement came hours after soldiers opened fire on protesters demanding an end to police brutality at Lekki Toll Gate.
Mr Biden, the former vice president of the United States of America, also called on the United States government to stand with Nigerians.
“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”, his statement read.
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