In Kano, Nigeria, several people were killed during a protest against the soaring cost of living.
The demonstration, which attracted large crowds, descended into violence, resulting in multiple injuries and hospitalizations among protesters.
Witnesses reported discovering spent bullets at the scene, but the government has yet to release an official response.
In the capital, Abuja, security forces attempted to control the situation by deploying tear gas and firing shots into the air to disperse the protesters.
The unrest is part of a broader wave of nationwide demonstrations, with young Nigerians calling for government action
To address the escalating economic challenges and to restore fuel subsidies that were eliminated last year.
Following the violent protests, a curfew has been imposed in Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest city,
Where the protests initially gathered significant momentum, leading to numerous business closures.
Across major cities, demonstrators have been vocal with chants such as “We are hungry,”
Reflecting their growing frustration with the rising cost of living and the perceived inadequacies of the current economic policies.
