Sodiq OyelekeThe United Kingdom Parliament has said a petition seeking sanctions against the Nigerian Government and Police Force over alleged human rights violations during the #EndSARS protests would be debated on Monday (tomorrow). The UK parliament made this known on its website, saying that the debate would be led by Theresa Villiers at the Westminster Hall between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. In the debate pack titled, ‘E-petition 554150, relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime’, the parliament referenced the shootings of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate on October 20, 2020, as one of its press articles. You will be able to watch online on the UK Parliament YouTube channel. “This sanctions regime will give the UK a powerful new tool to hold to account those involved in serious human rights violations or abuses.

Source: Punch November 22, 2020 16:52 UTC