Amnesty International: Full Investigations to be launched, followed by Trials
Concerned about the growing insecurity in the country, the organization maintains that peaceful protests are a human right and should be allowed. They also said it is the only way through which the citizens will express their grievances and therefore should be allowed.
During their investigation as stated by them on their media platform, they revealed that research showed how CCTV was disabled as well as the security lights dismantled before the massacre. Through eyewitnesses and other investigative approaches, it was gathered that the military opened fire on the harmless protesters immediately after the light went off.
Statistics so far has shown that not less than 50 people have been killed in the protest. The movement which started as END SARS protest in the last two weeks has escalated into a higher degree of violence believed to be hijacked by unknown thugs.
Footages of the army personnel in Lekki and those of the Police in Ikeja were all released as evidence in case of any denial. Fingers are been pointed at the current Lagos State Governor, Sanwolu, his predecessor, Ahmed Tinubu, the President, Buhari, and the Chief of Army Staff, Burutai. But they all denied the allegations.
"These shootings clearly amount to extrajudicial executions. There must be an immediate investigation and suspected perpetrators must be held accountable through fair trials. Authorities must ensure access to justice and effective remedies for the victims and their families," Amnesty International pointed."As in previous cases documented by Amnesty International, some of those killed and injured at both grounds were allegedly taken away by the military.
According to their research, this gunmen had been attacking since 2012, but the government turned a blind eye to the people. Urged the government to provide the necessary security to ensure the safety and well being of those occupying that geographical area.
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