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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.

The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel. 

The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment. 

Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.

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Several thousand people ransacked and looted a government food warehouse in central Nigeria.

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The world is watching, as Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria unleash armed Soldiers on young peaceful protesters, calling for an end to police brutality, at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State. The number of causalities are increasing as the young protesters remain defiant, demanding an end to police brutality. There has been a disappointingly […]

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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security forces to operate within "the confines of legality" and show restraint in countering protests and violence.

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