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Scores Killed as Violence Erupts in Abuja Community Over #EndSARS Protest

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu

October 20, 2020

Three people were allegedly killed in Dutse, Bwari Area Council of Abuja on Tuesday as protesters clashed with police operatives.

A video which was obtained by African News Today shows a vehicle ablaze as onlookers were gathered around the scene. The voice over in the video claimed police operatives killed three protesters in Dutse, leading to burning of a government vehicle by angry youths.

The development comes a day after videos trended on social media showing cars set ablaze by thugs in Apo, Abuja.

Nationwide protests have been ongoing for over 13 days nationwide, calling for an end to police brutality and police reform.

There have been reports of attack of protesters by thugs and police officers who have fired teargas in a bid to disperse the protest