Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests

5/8/2024 13:24

        Nigeria’s leader on Sunday called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming "a few with a political agenda" for driving them. The protests, however, continued for a fourth day in a few places, including in the economic hub of Lagos.
        
        The protests, which began Thursday, have been accompanied by reports of looting and vandalism, as well as accusations that security forces have used excessive force. Amnesty International has reported the deaths of nine protesters in clashes with police, while another four were killed by a bomb. The Nigerian police denied the Amnesty report.