The International Union of Socialist Youth finds worrying, the several acts of violence visited on many peaceful patriotic protesters in parts of Nigeria who have been, in recent times demanding for reforms in the Nigerian Police Service, particularly the abolishment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. These acts as have been undertaken by the Police and Military Service are inhumane and unprofessional.

We join all conscientious Nigerian Youths across the globe in demanding that an end be brought to Police brutalities and all forms of violence during these protests and beyond. The recent incident at Lekki is an indication of the government’s position on the protests and the demands being made by the peaceful protesters. The government is not willing to listen to it’s people. 

IUSY calls for proper investigations into the acts of violence that have been visited on peaceful protesters and adequate sanctioning of those responsible. 

The government and its agencies must not let the death and injury of innocent civilians be in vain. Justice must prevail.

To all Nigerian youths, we continue to stand by and solidarize with you as we follow the developments in your country.