Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the attacks on
peaceful protesters across the country.
As Nigeria celebrated Democracy Day on Saturday, protesters
stormed major cities nationwide to demand better governance and improved living
condition for citizens.
But some of those protesting have been attacked by both the
police and opposing groups.
Police officers fired tear gas at
some protesters in Abuja and Cross River, while a protester was attacked by a
pro-Buhari group in another part of the nation’s capital.
In Lagos, heavy gunshots were reported at one of the protest
grounds while there were reports that the police arrested some of the
protesters.
Writing via its Twitter handle, AI said the reports of
attacks on those protecting were troubling.
The organisation asked the government and security agencies
to respect fundamental human rights and end the attacks.
“Amnesty International has been receiving disturbing reports
of attacks on peaceful protesters in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan. Some protesters
have also been arrested while others were injured,” it said.
“We again call on the Nigerian authorities to respect human
rights and end attacks on peaceful protesters.”
Ahead of the planned protests, various state police commands
including Lagos and Cross River had warned that no demonstrations would be
allowed.
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