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 over the economic crisis, according to a rights group.
- Amnesty International’s Nigeria director, Isa Sanusi, confirmed that the group verified the reported deaths.
- Security forces killed at least nine people amid clashes with protesters, while authorities reported that a police officer was also killed.
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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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