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Olutosin Oladosu AdebowaleThe Nigeria Police Force are reported to have killed protesters who were obstructing the flow of traffic at Ibafo, Ogun State.

According to reports, a Senior Police officer was on his way to Lagos when he ran into a road block mounted by people protesting the removal of the fuel subsidy.

He immediately ordered police officers to shoot at the protesters. 2 people died on the spot, with 5 more reported dead. The Ogun State Governor has despatched the ACP operations to investigate the alleged killings and protect the local residents protesting the removal of fuel subsidy.

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10th-Jan-3 Protestors in Benin City. Photo credit: Titilope Akosa - Founder of 21st Century Issues (C21st), Lagos