The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the violence that erupted on 20 October 2020 during protests in Lagos, Nigeria that has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
The Chairperson offers his sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
The Chairperson appeals to all political and social actors to reject the use of violence and respect human rights and the rule of law. He further urges all parties to privilege dialogue in order to de-escalate the situation and find concrete and durable reforms.
In this regard, the Chairperson welcomes the decision by the federal government to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) as an important step in this direction.
The Chairperson reiterates the African Union’s commitment to continue to accompany the government and people of Nigeria in support of a peaceful solution and encourages the Nigerian authorities to conduct an investigation to ensure the perpetrators of acts of violence are held to account.
Issued by:
Ebba Kalondo (Ms)
Spokesperson to the Chairperson
African Union Commission
Tel:+251911510512
KalondoE@africa-union.org
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