Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that he would strive to get justice for all those who have lost their lives and property to the violence that marred the EndSARS protest.
He noted that he had spoken with some of the victims of the Lekki shooting on Tuesday. He said he hopes that the tragedies will be behind us soon.
“My heart goes out to all the victims of the Lekki shootings, and also the policemen and all other men and women who lost their lives in the past few days in different parts of Lagos and other states.
“I spoke to some of those in hospital. The pain of these terrible events is palpable in our towns and cities, and some losses are irreplaceable, but we can and will get justice for all of them. I stand with Lagos and all other affected states in these trying times.
“We pray we will never see a repeat of these tragedies in Jesus name. God bless you all,” Osinbajo added.
My heart goes out to all the victims of the Lekki shootings, and also the policemen and all other men and women who lost their lives in the past few days in different parts of Lagos & other states.
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) October 21, 2020