The European Union, EU, has said that those responsible for the reported killing of protesters in Nigeria should be held accountable.

The EU made the call in a statement issued by the High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell.

Borrell said:

“It is alarming to learn that several people have been killed and injured during the ongoing protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria.

“It is crucial that those responsible of abuses be brought to justice and held accountable.”

He added that the EU expects to see decisive implementation of the reforms promised by the Nigerian Government.