Breaking: Panic as 6 protesters shot dead in popular northern state

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Suleja, Niger state - No fewer than six protesters have been reportedly killed while some sustained injuries in Suleja, Niger state.

The tragic incident occurred while security operatives were struggling to dislodge protesters who mounted barricades on a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The victims were killed while security operatives were struggling to dislodge protesters. Note: The photo is used only for illustration purposes Photo credit: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP
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As reported by Daily Trust, one of the victims, Yahaya Nda Isah, a resident of Hassan Dalatu Road, Suleja, was hit by a stray bullet.

The bullet reportedly hit Isa on his bike in front of the Suleja Police ‘A’ division where protesters had assembled.

Source: Legit.ng