Nollywood Producers in USA condemn protesters’ killing in Nigeria
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Nollywood Producers Guild in the United States of America (NPG, USA) have condemned the killing of protesters in Nigeria during the #EndSARS protests.
The Guild made the condemnation in a statement made available to newsmen dated October 26, 2020.
The statement reads:
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“It is with sadness that the Nollywood Producers Guild USA (NPGUSA) take note of news-reporting as well as the circulation of gory and bloody videos showing the killing of Nigerians said to be engaged in peaceful demonstration across various states in Nigeria.
“While NPGUSA studies the facts leading to each action or circumstance surrounding the said killings, there is no justification for such brutal killings.
“The revelations of the said news-reporting and the brutality seen in the said videos should be very disturbing and of great concern to any reasonable individual or authority.
“Accordingly, NPGUSA calls on the authorities in Nigeria to immediately see to it that these killings do not continue and that all culprits are brought to book.
“The right to peaceful protest is an aspect of healthy democratic process and should not be suppressed nor rewarded with brutality.
“We condemn those who mischievously attempt to hijack and exploit the well-meaning intentions of peaceful protesters or engage others to cause havoc and sow distrust and division among the people.
“The duty of maintaining peace, security, and orderliness in society is a crucial function of government and should always be executed in a manner that ensures confidence of the people in the government, while protecting innocent lives and properties.”
Nollywood Producers Guild in USA is an association of like-minded Film Producers who represent, promote and protect the interests of Nollywood/African Film Producers in film, television and news media in the United States and other parts of the African Diaspora.
