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End SARS: Buhari confirms killing of Nigerians during protests, reveals number of death
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed that 69 people died during the End SARS protests in Nigeria.
Buhari admitted to the number during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday, BBC reports.
The president was quoted as saying 51 civilians, 11 police officers and seven soldiers had died.
A statement released by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, at the end of the meeting also quoted Buhari as saying it is unfortunate that the “initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths was hijacked and misdirected”.
The past Nigerian leaders present at the meeting included Gen. Yakubu Gowon, President Olusegun Obasanjo, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan, Gen. Abulsalami Abubakar and former President Goodluck Jonathan.
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