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Amnesty International Accuses Nigerian Police of Killing 24 Protesters
Amnesty International has accused Nigerian police of killing at least 24 people during the #EndBadGovernance protests, held from August 1 to 10 over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions.
The victims, including 20 young adults, two children, and an elderly person, were reportedly shot at close range, with many sustaining fatal injuries to the head or torso. Amnesty called the actions deliberate and accused authorities of covering up the incidents.
Protests in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, and other states turned violent when police used live ammunition and tear gas. Kano recorded 12 deaths, while Jigawa and Niger reported three each. Over 1,200 protesters, including minors, were detained, with reports of torture among detainees.
Despite evidence, authorities denied involvement, blaming “unknown gunmen” or dismissing reports as “fake news.” Amnesty has called for President Bola Tinubu to investigate and ensure accountability for the violence.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
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The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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