Omoyele Sowore alleges Nigerian police and security forces fired live bullets and teargas at peaceful #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters near the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Arrests included Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and lawyer, with victims reportedly beaten then detained. The authorities are accused of unprovoked violence against demonstrators seeking Nnamdi Kanu’s release.

Police Fire Bullets At Abuja Protesters

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for protesters to stop demonstration & engage with the government.

Protest against police brutality in Nigeria: Nigerian President addresses the nation

A day after soldiers opened fire on protesters in the city of Lagos, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed for understanding & calm.

Nigeria's #EndSARS campaign rolls on; President Buhari appeals for calm

Nigeria: President Buhari appeals for calm; UN condemns police brutality

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Protests against police brutality in Nigeria: Eyewitness claimed soldiers opened fire