Nigerian police pledge ICRC training as thousands protest nationwide

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Updated 1329 GMT (2129 HKT) October 19, 2020

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday, October 20.
Photos: Nigerians protest police brutality
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday, October 20.
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People hold banners and flags as they protest in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 20.
Photos: Nigerians protest police brutality
People hold banners and flags as they protest in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 20.
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Protesters gather outside the Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, Nigeria, on October 20.
Photos: Nigerians protest police brutality
Protesters gather outside the Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, Nigeria, on October 20.
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Protesters hold hands in front of police officers during a peaceful demonstration at the Alausa Secretariat.
Photos: Nigerians protest police brutality
Protesters hold hands in front of police officers during a peaceful demonstration at the Alausa Secretariat.