Categories: Nigeria News

End SARS: 5 die, many vehicles burnt in Abuja as police open fire on protesters

The ongoing nationwide protest in Nigeria took a bad turn on Monday with five people dead and several vehicles set on fire.

It was gathered that policemen deployed to maintain law and order as the #EndSARS protests continued in all areas in Abuja, allegedly opened fire on the protesters who led a procession to AYA.

At least five people have been killed and several others injured as riot police fired bullets and threw teargas at the protesters.

Also, there was chaos in Apo Mechanic Village, Gudu District, as thugs clashed with traders, burning at least 13 vehicles.

Some thugs reportedly took advantage of the protests and set ablaze over 50 cars at car sales stand around the mechanic village.

Dozens of vehicles belonging to the #EndSARS supporters were reportedly set ablaze by thugs allegedly hired to attack protesters around Apo.

 

 

Sunny Green Itodo

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