Lagos under curfew amid Nigeria anti-police protests

Lagos under curfew amid Nigeria anti-police protests
People are protesting against alleged police brutality (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 16:40
Sam Olukoya, Associated Press

Nigerian authorities have announced a 24-hour curfew in Lagos amid mounting nationwide unrest following two weeks of widespread protests against alleged police brutality.

The inspector-general of police also deployed anti-riot police across Nigeria and ordered forces to strengthen security around correctional facilities.

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