#ENDSARS: Biden asks Buhari to halt killings

By Joy Okosieme

Former American Vice President and Democratic party presidential candidate, Joe Biden, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately end the killing of unarmed #ENDSARS protesters in Lagos.

Biden who was reacting to Tuesday’s killing of protesters at Lekki in Lagos expressed sadness at the killings and commiserate with the families of those killed by the Nigerian military.

“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”, Biden said.

He stated that the United States identifies with the Nigerian protesters engaged in peaceful agitation for police reforms and eradication of corruption.

 

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