“Don’t shoot peaceful protesters, even if you’re given an order” – Nigerian soldier tells fellow personnel

A Nigerian soldier has sparked reactions online after urging fellow security personnel not to use force against peaceful protesters.

In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @General_somto, he appealed to officers to respect citizens’ right to protest and avoid attacking demonstrators.

“To my fellow Nigerian soldiers and personnel, please do not shoot or open tear gas on peaceful protesters. Let them exercise their civil rights. Even if an order is given, still make use of your brain,” he said.

He questioned how security operatives would feel if their own loved ones were victims of insecurity while citizens were only demanding action through peaceful protests.

“How will you feel, or even sleep, if your children, wife, mother, father, or relative is one of the kidnap victims in the bush?” he added.

Video below…