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The military has been asked to immediately release the identity of soldiers that murdered the protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos State on Tuesday night.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) made the call while condemning the shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers in Lekki
President of NBA, Olumide Akpata, in a statement, said
“The Military High command is hereby requested to immediately identify and name the officers involved in this gross professional misconduct for immediate
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prosecution and dismissal in line with extant laws,” Akpata said.
“The NBA shall immediately commence legal proceedings at all relevant fora– both locally and internationally – against the Nigerian Military and other relevant authorities, on behalf of the families of the victims, for abuse of power, disregard of rules of engagement and the infringement of the fundamental rights (including the right to life) of the affected citizens.”.
Akpata pointed out that even if the protesters were in breach of the Lagos government’s curfew, such offense did not warrant the use of live ammunition by the military.
“The NBA believes that the current situation in the country calls for dynamic leadership and, as critical stakeholders in the Nigerian project, invites the President of Nigeria and others in authority to show uncommon leadership in saving the situation, instead of deploying troops against defenceless citizens whom they swore an oath to protect,” the NBA president said.
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