the nation on Tuesday, resulting in the reported death of citizens with
many more wounded.
The group, therefore, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately
restrain the soldiers and police deployed against the defenceless
protesters exercising their civic rights.
It also demanded justice for victims of the murder of citizens
exercising their constitutional rights of freedom of expression in a
democracy.
#FixPolitics stated this on Wednesday, in furtherance to its earlier
call, on Monday, that the Federal Government should listen to the
#EndSARS protesters, ensure peace and justice prevail and act on their
demands.
In a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Mr. Ozioma Ubabukoh, and
endorsed by its 120 Work Study Group members, #FixPolitics said the use
of military and/or police by the Nigerian government to intimidate and
suppress the #EndSARS protesters was morally disgraceful and a shocking
violation of the Constitution.
“We reiterate our call on the President and Commander-in-Chief to
restrain the military and focus on addressing the immediate measures
they have demanded and are still demanding.
“We ask the government to respond with sincerity to the demands,
including genuine police reforms, of the protesters who are the youth of
Nigeria,” the statement read.
The #FixPolitics, a research-based citizen collective, made up of
Nigerians across various demographic groups and professional endeavours,
added that the use of military or police force would not only create
tension, “but will also hamper the process to a peaceful resolution.”