Emmanuel Clement
Former Vice President Of Nigeria,Atiku Abubakar, has issued a stern warning to all service chiefs and military commanders against authorising the use of lethal force against #EndBadGovernance protesters
In a post via his official X handle on Tuesday, Atiku said the security heads would be held liable for the shooting of peaceful civilian protesters by soldiers and other security operatives.
He wrote: “I wish to convey a stern caution to the distinguished service chiefs and military commanders of Nigeria’s armed forces that those who authorise the use of lethal force against peaceful civilian protesters will be held responsible for committing crimes against humanity, even in the years following their retirement from service.”
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party called on the security agencies to ensure a safe and protected environment for the protesters, adding that it is their constitutional right to protest.