Bola Tinubu, the president, has expressed sympathy to the families of those who died in the course of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations.
He also expressed sympathy to those who had lost belongings to the looters and activities.
During his nationwide broadcast on the protests on Sunday morning in Abuja, Tinubu made this statement.
“I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states,” the president of Nigeria said to the people.
Young Nigerians who wished for a better, more progressive nation where their goals, desires, and personal aspirations would be realised stood out among the protestors.
“The deaths in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, and other states, the damage to public spaces in some areas, and the rapacious looting of stores and supermarkets hurt me more than anything, even though the protest organisers had assured me that the demonstrations would be nonviolent nationwide.
“When properties are destroyed, our country regresses since limited resources will have to be used once more to rebuild them.
“I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of those lost during the protests. More killing, violence, and devastation must end. It is my duty as our nation’s president to maintain public order.
“In line with my constitutional oath to protect the lives and property of every citizen, our government will not stand idly by and allow a few with a clear political agenda to tear this nation apart.”
The 10-day planned protest, which began on Thursday, primarily against the rising cost of living and hunger, deteriorated into violence, destruction of property, and loss of lives in many parts of the nation.
At least 17 persons were reported dead in the “days of rage” protests.