The Secretary-General is following recent developments in Nigeria and calls for an end to听reported听police brutality听and abuses. He condemns the violent escalation on 20 October in Lagos which resulted in multiple deaths and caused many injuries.听He expresses his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a speedy听recovery to those injured. He calls on the Nigerian authorities to investigate these incidents and hold the perpetrators accountable.
The Secretary-General听urges the security forces to act at all times with maximum restraint while calling on protestors to demonstrate peacefully and to refrain from violence.听
The Secretary-General听encourages the authorities to swiftly explore avenues to de-escalate the situation. He听reiterates the readiness of the United Nations to support national efforts towards finding a solution.
Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
