Goodluck Ebele Jonathan says that Nigerians don’t deserve to lose their lives while protesting peacefully for the advancement of their country.
This was announced by the former President in a social media statement on Tuesday evening.
No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or life lost during a peaceful protest that seeks to advance our country. We may hold different views on national issues, but there is no doubt that most people desire the same thing for Nigeria:
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) October 13, 2020
Recall that Nairametrics reported that despite the fact that the Inspector-General of Police announced the scrapping of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) on Sunday; a few minutes after, the police attacked #EndSARS protesters with tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition.
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Amnesty International announced that the Nigerian Police Force had killed 10 persons since the anti-police brutality protests started last week against FSARS.
In Goodluck Jonathan’s statement, he emphasized that Nigerians don’t need to be attacked during a peaceful protest.
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“No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or life lost during a peaceful protest that seeks to advance our country.
“We may hold different views on national issues, but there is no doubt that most people desire the same thing for Nigeria, a place where we can all live out the full potential of our God-given abilities. I implore everyone to exercise restraint as we walk through these challenging times.” Jonathan stated.