Dominic Raab – 2020 Statement on Violence in Nigeria

The statement made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 21 October 2020.

I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and continued clashes in Nigeria, and am alarmed by widespread reports of civilian deaths.

We call for an end to violence. The Nigerian government must urgently investigate reports of brutality at the hands of the security forces and hold those responsible to account.