UN Antonio Guterres Breaks Silence On #EndSARS Protests

The UN secretary-general condemned the escalating violence on Wednesday via his verified Twitter account.

He wrote; ‘I condemn the escalation of violence in Lagos, Nigeria, which has resulted in multiple deaths & injuries. I call for demonstrations to be peaceful and for an end to reported police brutality and abuses.’

‘Authorities must investigate these incidents & hold perpetrators accountable’ he tweeted.

I condemn the escalation of violence in Lagos, Nigeria, which has resulted in multiple deaths & injuries.

I call for demonstrations to be peaceful and for an end to reported police brutality & abuses. Authorities must investigate these incidents & hold perpetrators accountable.

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 21, 2020

AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK