Amnesty International said late Tuesday there was “credible but disturbing evidence” that security forces in the megacity of Lagos had fatally shot protesters who were demonstrating against police brutality despite a new curfew going into effect.
The governor of Lagos state has declared a 24-hour curfew across Nigeria’s biggest city, saying protests sparked by police violence had “degenerated into a monster”.
Tensions remained high in Guinea on Tuesday, after a night of unrest sparked by an opposition claim to victory in an election against President Alpha Conde, who is seeking a controversial third term.
#EndSARS protesters demonstrating against police brutality and extrajudicial killings in the country on Monday took to the Lagos airport to ground activities to a standstill.
A volatile presidential race with the current head of state Alassane Ouattara seeking a controversial third term saw mounting political tensions culminate in fatal ethnic clashes since Friday.
