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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chinedu Asadu

Nigeria: Police use tear gas on anniversary of fatal protest

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Nigerian police officers on Thursday fired tear gas at protesters in Lagos who were marking the second anniversary of demonstrations against police brutality that turned deadly.

Participants said they gathered at the city's Lekki tollgate to draw attention to police brutality they allege remains rife despite promises of reform made in 2020.

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