The atrocities in Nigeria are concerning for many constituents with friends and relatives there. Abena Oppong-Asare stated that 4,469 people from her constituency signed the petition, demanding action to uphold human rights. She noted discrepancies between Nigerian officials and Amnesty International regarding deaths during protests, questioning accountability. She urged an independent investigation into SARS misconduct and called for adjustments in overseas security funding linked to human rights obligations.

Alyn Smith expressed concern over the UK's involvement in funding and training Nigerian police forces involved in abuses. He called for an urgent review of these programmes and support for the Magnitsky sanctions regime, requesting updates on investigations into specific incidents and assurances that there will be consequences based on their findings. Smith also highlighted the £43 million worth of arms exports licensed between 2015 and 2020 to Nigeria and suggested suspending such exports pending a review.

Ms Daby highlighted the use of disproportionate force by Nigerian military against peaceful protestors and criticised the silencing of media reporting on these events. She called for UK intervention to impose sanctions on officials involved in human rights abuses, advocating for independent investigations.

Kate Osamor highlighted the seriousness of the situation in Nigeria, emphasising the need for the UK to support peaceful protesters against a brutal regime. She criticised UK funding of SARS units over four years, totalling more than £10 million, and called for an apology and independent inquiry. She also demanded that the Minister condemn the Nigerian regime for human rights abuses including the Lekki tollgate massacre.

Concerned about abuses of state power and corruption in Nigeria, Lyn Brown highlighted the targeting of young people by SARS police unit. She mentioned that 56 protesters were killed during recent protests and called for action against those responsible. I am grateful to the Minister for being here and ask that the Minister for Africa writes a letter explaining why sanctions will not be imposed.

Expressed concern over the Nigerian army's use of live ammunition against protesters, the ongoing brutality by SARS, and the lack of accountability for human rights violations. Highlighted 82 documented cases of torture between January 2017 and May 2020. Called for independent investigations into recent atrocities and advocated for targeted sanctions under a Magnitsky-style regime. Questioned the UK's involvement in training SARS members despite allegations of human rights abuses. The Minister is asked to elaborate on her position regarding UK Government funding of training programmes involving SARS, despite allegations against them. The MP questions the wider implications for security and justice assistance programmes across the world.

Ms Owatemi addressed the violence against peaceful protesters in Nigeria, calling for an independent investigation into human rights violations and a UN inquiry. She supported targeted sanctions but emphasised the need to hold Nigerian officials accountable through transparency and questions about British training of SARS officers.

Mr Tugendhat argued for the use of Magnitsky sanctions to pressure Nigerian officials who have profited from the country's wealth and hidden their gains in UK banks. He emphasised that the UK has a responsibility not only towards Nigeria but also towards its own citizens, as Nigeria is poised to become a major economic power.