Fires burn in Lagos after Nigerian soldiers shoot anti-police protesters


  • World
  • Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020

People walk despite a round-the-clock curfew imposed by authorities statewide, in response to protests against alleged police brutality, in Lagos, Nigeria October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Seun Sanni

LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's biggest city Lagos and several states were under curfews on Wednesday as unrest rooted in anti-police protests broke out again following a day of violence, including the shooting of civilians by security forces.

Fires burned across Lagos and residents reported hearing gunfire despite President Muhammadu Buhari's appeal for "understanding and calm".

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