Rights group says security forces have killed 9 during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis
A rights group says at least 9 people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against Nigeria's economic crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least nine people were killed by security forces as protesters clashed with police during mass demonstrations over the country's economic crisis, a rights group said Friday, while authorities said a police officer was killed and several others injured.
Authorities said another four protesters were killed and 34 injured by a bomb in the northeastern state of Borno, where the world's longest war on militancy has left millions displaced and hungry.
More than 300 protesters were arrested and curfews were imposed in four northern states after the looting of government and public properties, Nigerian police said.
National police chief Kayode Egbetokun said Thursday night that the police are on red alert and may seek the help of the military.
