SCORES of Nigerians in South Africa took to the streets of Pretoria at the Nigerian High Commission in solidarity with their patriots who have been protesting for two weeks now over excessive force and abuse by the Special Armed Robbery Squad.
Several protesters died Tuesday night when Nigerian soldiers opened fire on protesters at the Lekki toll gate.
The attack on unarmed protesters, hours after the Lagos State Government imposed a curfew in Lagos, left at least seven people dead, witnesses said.
Some sources reported nine deaths.
The figures are yet unclear.
Several protesters were injured also.
As of press time, scores of injured protesters were receiving treatment at different hospitals in the city, PREMIUM TIMES confirmed.
Emergency personnels and ambulances were initially denied access by Nigerian Army at the Lekki toll plaza Lagos.
Multiple videos captured by citizens show the moment soldiers opened fire on the protesters, and the
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