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Two protesters have been reportedly shot dead during the ongoing nationwide protest in the Suleja LGA of Niger state.
He said those who sustained gunshot injuries have been taken to some primary healthcare centres in Suleja.“Seven people were shot, two died, and others are receiving treatment at the primary health care centre in Suleja,” he said. In a statement on Thursday, Wasiu Abiodun, police spokesperson in Niger state, said 11 protesters were arrested for vandalising properties in the Tafa area of the state.Abiodun said the protesters were wielding “dangerous weapons,” adding that two cars were burnt, while two other vehicles were vandalised.
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