Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki, hailed the disbandment of the hated Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) and encouraged investigations to ensure “perpetrators of acts of violence are held to account”.
He urged both “political and social actors” to “respect human rights and the rule of law”.
Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), also call on all protesters to remain peaceful in the conduct of their demonstrations. It also urges the Nigerian security operatives to exercise restrain in the handling of the protests and act professionally,”
Both the Africa Union and Ecowas had been accused of being silent as the death toll from the protests rose. Rights group Amnesty International said at least 12 people were killed by soldiers and police in Lagos on Tuesday, although Nigeria’s army has dismissed the reports as “fake news”.