#EndBadGovernance: Atiku warns against using legal force on protesters

The former Nigeria presidential candidate under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the recently held general election,Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called on Service Chiefs not to use lethal force against the protesters.

Atiku reacted Tuesday on his Facebook handle following reports of killings from different quarters as the national protest on the #EndBadGovernance continued unabated.

According to him, "I wish to convey a stern caution to the distinguished service chiefs and military commanders of Nigeria's armed forces that those who authorise the use of lethal force against peaceful civilian protesters will be held responsible for committing crimes against humanity, even in the years following their retirement from service.

" The constitutional right to engage in protest is firmly established within our supreme law and reinforced by the judiciary. "It is the solemn duty of the government and security agencies to ensure a safe and protected environment for individuals exercising their right to peaceful protest. -AA" Atiku stressed.