Nigeria's House speaker says "number of casualties as a result of gunfire" in Lagos - statement
22 Oct 2020 / 00:38 H.
ABUJA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The speaker of Nigeria's lower chamber on Wednesday said there were "a number of casualties as a result of gunfire" following shootings on Tuesday night in the Lagos district of Lekki.
Soldiers shot at protesters, witnesses told Reuters. Demonstrators objecting to police brutality and demanding wide-ranging reforms have led demonstrations across Nigeria for nearly two weeks. (Reporting By Camillus Eboh; Writing by Libby George; Editing by Alex Richardson)
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