#EndSARS Protesters at the Soun of Ogbomoso's Palace Killed as Police Opens Fire

Date of Occurrence

October 11, 2020
State/Country

Oyo, Nigeria

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''Three people, including a teenager, have been shot dead and many others critically wounded after police and soldiers opened live rounds on protesters in the palace of Soun of Ogbomoso, raising fears of yet another set of casualties.

The protesters were shot after they stormed the palace of Soun of Ogbomoso to demand an explanation from the king over his failure to condemn the police’s killing of a 20-year-old protester, Jimoh Isiaq, on Saturday.''

Details

Date of Occurrence

2020-10-11
State/Country

Oyo
Perpetrator

The Nigerian Police
Source

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/3-endsars-protesters-feared-dead-in-ogbomoso-after-attack-on-souns-palace/

Location

Oyo, Nigeria

Region

South West

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

Gender of Victim(s)

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