The Archbishop of Canterbury , Justin Welby, has condemned the shooting of protesting youths in Lekki , Lagos State and other parts of the country.
The world leader of the Anglican Church who is a personal friend of President Muhammadu Buhari said he had earlier advised the President to ensure that lives are protected .
Welby made his position on the shooting known in a message he posted on his Twiter handle , @ JustinWelby .
The cleric wrote, “ I condemn in the strongest terms the reported deliberate shooting of unarmed protesters in #Lagos and other parts of #Nigeria .
“ I have urged President @ MBuhari directly to ensure that lives are protected – and I say that again now .
“ I mourn for Nigeria . May God save Nigeria . ”