One Dead, Many Injured as Nigeria Police Open Fire, Violently Disrupt Religious Gathering Of Shiites In Sokoto

Date of Occurrence

August 19, 2021
State/Country

Sokoto, Nigeria

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State/Country

Sokoto
Perpetrator

Nigeria Police
Source

http://saharareporters.com/2021/08/19/photonews-one-dead-many-injured-nigeria-police-open-fire-violently-disrupt-religious

Location

Sokoto, Nigeria

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Region

North West

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

Mode of Attacks

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