President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with Nigerians over the tragic loss of lives during the recent protests against bad governance in various states, including Borno, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna.
The president, in a televised broadcast to the nation on Sunday, acknowledged the legitimate aspirations of young Nigerians who have been peacefully protesting for a better future. However, he strongly condemned the violent turn the protests have taken, resulting in unnecessary bloodshed, destruction of public facilities, and looting of properties.
He said, “I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the destruction of public facilities in some states, and the wanton looting of supermarkets and shops, contrary to the promise of protest organisers that the protest would be peaceful across the country. The destruction of properties sets us back as a nation, as scarce resources will be again used to restore them.
“I commiserate with the families and relations of those who have died in the protests. We must stop further bloodshed, violence and destruction.”
The President urged protesters and organizers to suspend further demonstrations and engage in constructive conversation.
Tinubu also issued a warning to those exploiting the situation to promote ethnic bigotry or threaten other sections of the country, stating that the law will hold them accountable.
