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2024-08-04 05:59:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9467B8F21683F3F3F81A6B4611DC62A26898EA24039863DDD3AC0E3719168826
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Despite there being pockets of violence by rioters in some northern states, none of the protesters have been violent. The Abuja police force have opened live ammunition fire and shot teargas at protesters unprovoked as well as politically backed thugs targeting protesters https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/720575-breaking-endbadgovernanceinnigeria-sss-police-shoot-at-peaceful-protesters-journalists-in-abuja.html https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/03/breaking-thugs-backed-ogun-government-attack-peaceful-protesters-sango-despite-police
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