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Africa News of Tuesday, 6 August 2024

    

Source: BBC

Family of killed Nigerian protester demand justice

Videos show Abubakar in a non-violent stance before being shot Videos show Abubakar in a non-violent stance before being shot

The family of 24-year-old tailor Abubakar Adam Abdullahi is seeking justice after he was allegedly killed by police during protests in Kaduna, Nigeria, against the high cost of living.

Despite police denial, Amnesty International reports three deaths in Kaduna.

Abubakar's brother, Ismail, claims police shot Abubakar in the chest.

Abubakar, the youngest of 14, joined protests due to escalating costs affecting his tailoring business and personal life.

Videos show Abubakar in a non-violent stance before being shot.

Kaduna's governor relies on police reports denying any deaths.

Amnesty International calls for an investigation into 23 protester deaths nationwide.

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