Soldiers shoot at protesters as Nigerians confront police brutality

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Soldiers reportedly opened fire on Nigerians protesting against police brutality in Lagos on Tuesday, where at least one person was killed and 30 others injured. Nigerian President Buhari appealed for calm after the introduction of a 24-hour curfew.

which they hold responsible for years of brutality, extortion and harassment in the west African country.

Akpan, who has been documenting the demonstrations for weeks, told NBC News most protesters were sitting on the ground, brandishing Nigerian flags and singing the national anthem by the tollgate near the bridge that connects the affluent area with the mainland of the city. Unverified images posted to social media show chaotic scenes including gunfire, widespread property damage and fires.

He said protesters had been seated, to make it clear they were"not making trouble" and were expecting the police to likely move them along.

 

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If only we had an Administration that cared 😥

This will be next years Americannews cycle IF Trump wins. 😬

Over 70 people were killed. We watched several die on livestream. What are you guys getting your information from. ?

This is not the news. More than 20 persons died in various parts of the country yesterday.

NBC why don’t you mention that Buhari completely lied about the LekkiMassacre Spinning global news like you spin local news.

This is what happens when governments have too much power

don't mind d governor sanwo Olu, e is a lier, once used faked dollar in night club in USA...ppl dat died got up to 78...asked for d satellite drone dat capture d brutality yesternight

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said Wednesday that 1 person had died at a hospital in Lagos after a shooting in Lekki on Tuesday, but did not confirm whether the victim was a protester. Earlier he said 30 people were being treated for “mild to moderate” injuries. (2/5)

not one person was killed but 78 peaceful protesters souls was shot dead in cold blood.

this is the result of using violence against violence.

CANCER IS INTENTIONAL DELIBERATE LIE BY DOCTORS AND NURSES IN ORDER TO HIDE THE HATED CUP OF ROME, ALL FORMS AND ALL CASES INCLUDING LEUKEMIA, AIDS HIV, INFORMATIONAL LIE

It’s always blacks, no other race has this problem!

What is this nonsense you people are tweeting?

So when this happens in a country that is 100% black, what movement do they create? Blm isint gonna sound right

1 dead what? About 78 persons were reportedly killed on Tuesday at Lekki toll shooting.

What's the meaning of 'At least one Person'?

Please our president has not officially said anything to us.... He's been very quiet.

These writeup are inaccurate.. it was a Lekkimassacre ! A person cannot die in a genocide! Jubril or Bubari

NBC News you should stop all this your report and I know you people are agent of Criminal Nigeria Government

Who be this one. Please no they publish fake news, if God no won punish you ooh EndSARS

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