Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo says though apolitical, he can no longer keep quiet about the killing of protesters in Nigeria.
The ex-Nigerian international spoke in a 1.30-minute cellphone video he shared on social media late Tuesday.
He said that the Nigerian government has brought shame to the world with Tuesday’s shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate.
Dozens of unarmed protesters were killed or injured when armed men in military fatigues opened fire around 7 pm.
Ighalo called on the United Nations, UK and other world governments to call the Nigerian government to order.
“I’m sad and don’t know where to start.
“I am not the type of guy that talks about politics but I can’t keep quiet anymore for what is going on back home in Nigeria.
“I will say Nigerian government you guys are a shame to the world for killing your own citizens; sending military to the streets to kill unarmed protesters because they are protesting for their rights?
“It is uncalled for.
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“Today 20/10/2020 you people will be remembered in the history as the first government that sent military to the streets to kill their own citizens.
“I am ashamed of these government. We’re tired of you guys and we can’t take this anymore.
He called on the UK and other world governments to beam their searchlights on Nigeria.
He appealed to the international community to “help the poor citizens”.
“The government are killing their own citizens.
“We are calling you guys – the UN – to see to these matters.
“And I want to call my brothers and sisters back home to remain safe.
“Be inside; please don’t come out because this government, they are killers and won’t stop killing if the world does not talk about this.
“God bless you all and remain safe,” Ighalo said.
Watch video:
Pray for NIGERIA🇳🇬✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/V7i4Ngs9qd
— Odion Jude Ighalo (@ighalojude) October 20, 2020