Afolabi Stephen Opaso, affectionately known as Zigi, was a vibrant young Nigerian student at the University of Manitoba. His life was tragically cut short on New Year's Eve when he was murdered by the Winnipeg Police Department. This incident has left a deep scar in our hearts and raised serious concerns about police brutality and racial profiling.

Zigi had dreams and aspirations like any other young person. He wanted to make his family proud by excelling in his studies and contributing positively to society. However, his dreams were abruptly ended due to this senseless act of violence.

In Canada, Black people are disproportionately affected by police violence. According to a CBC investigation in 2020, Black people represented 8% of all fatalities involving police despite making up only 3% of the population (CBC News). This is an alarming statistic that highlights systemic racism within our law enforcement agencies.

We demand justice for Zigi and all victims of police brutality. We call upon the Canadian government to conduct an impartial investigation into Zigi's death and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Furthermore, we urge them to implement reforms within law enforcement agencies nationwide to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

Please sign this petition if you believe in justice for Zigi and want change in how law enforcement treats its citizens.