Nigerian police may seek army help after violent protests


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  • Friday, 02 Aug 2024

Smoke rises from the burnt tires on a street, while demonstrators check the vehicles during an anti-government demonstration to protest against bad governance and economic hardship in Abuja, Nigeria August 1, 2024. REUTERS/Abraham Achirga

ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigerian police are on red alert and may seek the help of the military after protests against the cost of living and governance issues turned violent in some cities, the inspector general of police said.

At least three protesters were killed in northern Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and protesters said.

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