By allcitynews.ng
Apparently shocked with the way and manner peaceful protests are metamophosing into bloody protests, National President of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Comrade Williams Akporeha, has expressed sadness over the shootings at protesters at Lekki toll-gates yesterday, Tuesday 20 October night.
“The leadership of NUPENG viewed gory images of with sadness, heavy hearts and deep concerns.”
In a statement, Prince Akporeha expressing bitterness at the happening pointed out “that without any iota of doubt, the unfortunate incident fell short of any acceptable minimum global and civilized standards of managing peaceful Protest in any democratic system.
“Our hearts bleed for our youths who lost their lives or got injured in that senseless action of the armed security agents of government.
“Our deepest thoughts and prayers are equally extended to their families as well.
“We ask our members nationwide to stay calm and safe at their various workplaces and be on alert as the leadership reviews the situation.”
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