Nigerian Police Shot at Protesters in Aug., Amnesty Says

Amnesty International: At Least 24 Protesters Killed, Over 1,200 Arrested During #EndBadGovernance Demonstrations
Amnesty International has reported 24 deaths and over 1,200 arrests during Nigeria’s #EndBadGovernance protests, demanding justice for victims.
Amnesty International releases names, photos of 24 protesters killed during August protest
The human rights organisation described the killings as deliberate, with security forces firing live ammunition at close range.
Nigerian police shot at protesters in August, Amnesty says
Amnesty International said in a report on Thursday that Nigerian police used excessive force and shot protesters while cracking down on demonstrations in August over a cost of living crisis, killing at least 24 people.
‘24 killed, 1,200 arrested’ — Amnesty International releases report on #EndBadGovernance protest
Amnesty International says at least 24 protesters were killed during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria.
24 #Endbadgovernance protesters killed, Amnesty International indicts Police
Sanusi, who categorically said they have evidence of the act he described as senseless killing, however, demanded that the perpetrators
Nigerian Forces ‘Shot to Kill’ During Protests, Amnesty Says
Nigeria’s security forces used excessive force to quell demonstrations against high living costs, with evidence suggesting the police were “shooting to kill,” Amnesty International said.
Police Used ‘Excessive Force To Quash’ #EndBadGovernance Protests –Amnesty
The protests took place between August 1-10 across the country owing to the harsh economic conditions in Nigeria.
Amnesty International says Nigerian police killed 24 in crackdown on August protests
Human rights group Amnesty International on Thursday said its investigation into Nigerian authorities' crackdown on anti-government protests in August showed state officials killed at least 24 protesters and detained more than 1,
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