Human Rights Lawyer, EBUN-OLU ADEGBORUWA has berated security agents for “provoking” peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters across the country.

In a statement, the lawyer to one of the organisers of the protests, The Take It Back Movement, warned that confrontation by security agents could escalate the protests and cautioned the men in uniform to be professional.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria appealed to all security and law enforcement agencies to follow acceptable standards of handling civil protests to avoid bloodshed or loss of lives.

He also saluted the courage of Nigerians who came out for the demonstrations despite the threats, intimidation and harassment by authorities of the ruling government and their security apparatus.

ADEGBORUWA noted that by now he expected that the federal and state governments would have set up the machineries for genuine and meaningful dialogue with the protesters, with a view to addressing the issues raised in their demands.

According to him, it will be the height of leadership insensitivity for the government to remain silent and pretend that all is well.

He, however, urged the organisers of the protests to remain peaceful and refrain from all actions that may lead to violence or a breakdown of law and order.