Identities of Nigerians killed during hunger protests revealed

The identities of some protesters who were reportedly killed during the demonstrations against economic hardship, bad governance, and hunger have emerged.

At least 13 peaceful protesters were reportedly killed just on the first day of the nationwide demonstrations.

Amnesty International in a statement on Friday, August 2  listed the states where the killings took place.

It said six persons were killed in Suleja, Niger state, with dozens severely wounded.

According to Amnesty International, in Maiduguri, it said four people were killed, while three were reportedly killed in Kaduna.

It said, “The Nigerian authorities must investigate these incidents impartially and effectively and ensure that security personnel suspected of responsibility for the alleged deadly use of force are held to account through fair trial”.

Photos of some of the protesters who were killed have now surfaced on social media.