The identities of some protesters killed during demonstrations against economic hardship, bad governance, and hunger have come to light.
On the first day of the nationwide protests, at least 13 peaceful protesters were reportedly killed.
Amnesty International released a statement on Friday, August 2, listing the states where the killings occurred. It reported that six people were killed in Suleja, Niger state, with many others severely injured. In Maiduguri, four people were killed, and in Kaduna, three were killed.
Amnesty International stated, “The Nigerian authorities must investigate these incidents impartially and effectively and ensure that security personnel suspected of responsibility for the alleged deadly use of force are held to account through fair trial.”
Photos of some of the killed protesters have now appeared on social media.
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Sad!
Rip to the dead