Nigerian Army Ready to Back Authorities Amid Deadly Protests
- At least 10 people killed since demonstrations erupted Oct. 5
- Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has highlighted protests on Twitter
Protesters demonstrate against police brutality in Lagos, Nigeria, on Oct. 13.
Photographer: Benson Ibeabuchi/AFP via Getty Images
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Nigeria’s military expressed support for President Muhammadu Buhari and said it was prepared to quell continuing demonstrations against police brutality in major cities across the West African nation.
The protests that started on Oct. 5 have claimed as at least 10 lives.