The Shiite members are holding images of those killed during the protest in Kaduna, By Ammar Muhammad Rajab The Citizens for Justice and Ac...
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By Ammar Muhammad Rajab
The Citizens for Justice and Accountability (CJA) have condemned the Nigerian Police for the killings of Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Kaduna. This condemnation was expressed in a statement obtained by the Daily Struggle Newspaper, signed by the Secretary-General of the rights group, Muhammad Abubakar, on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
The CJA described the killings as brutal and unjustifiable, calling upon the Nigerian government to respect and protect the rights of all its citizens, including the right to peaceful protest.
Furthermore, the rights group urged for a thorough and impartial investigation into the events.
The statement reads;
"Citizens for Justice and Accountability (CJA) strongly condemns the brutal and unjustifiable actions taken by the Nigerian Police against peaceful protesters in Kaduna on Friday, April 5, 2024. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals and left twenty others injured.
"The peaceful demonstration, organized to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian people and to condemn the ongoing atrocities committed by the Israeli government, was violently disrupted by law enforcement authorities. Eyewitness accounts reveal that despite the non-violent nature of the protest, the Nigerian Police resorted to excessive force, using tear gas and live ammunition against unarmed civilians.
"It is deeply disturbing that instead of upholding the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, the Nigerian Police chose to respond with disproportionate and deadly force. Such actions not only violate fundamental human rights but also undermine the principles of democracy and justice.
"CJA calls for a thorough and impartial investigation into the events leading to the tragic loss of life and the injuries sustained by innocent demonstrators. Those responsible for ordering and carrying out these egregious acts of violence must be held accountable for their actions.
"Furthermore, CJA urges the Nigerian government to respect and protect the rights of all its citizens, including the right to peaceful protest. The use of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable and goes against the principles of a democratic society.
"We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and all those affected by this senseless violence. CJA reaffirms its commitment to advocating for justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights in Nigeria and beyond", the statement concluded.
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