US EditionRights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
- At least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests in Nigeria against the nation's economic crisis, as reported by a rights group.
- Authorities confirmed four deaths from a bomb and hundreds of arrests amid the protests, which led to curfews in several states.
- More than 300 protesters were arrested in Kano and Katsina, where looting and violence erupted, according to Nigerian police.
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At least 13 dead protesters hi Nigerian streets; police may seek Army’s help
Some major cities, including the capital Abuja and Kano in the north appeared calm on Friday, a day after police and demonstrators clashed there, but further protests are expected amid widespread anger over President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms
Thousands of Nigerian youths took to the streets to protest the cost of living in some cities in the country. Olawale Okunniyi speaks of operational failures that resulted in the death of at least 21 people.
Security officials kill 9 during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis, Amnesty International says
At least nine people were killed by security forces as protesters clashed with police during mass demonstrations over the country's economic crisis, a rights group said Friday, while authorities said a police officer was killed and several others injured.
The NGO accuses the police of having killed peaceful demonstrators denouncing “great poverty”. A new day of mobilization is taking place on Friday under high security.
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