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What began as a movement demanding the dissolving of Nigeria's SARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad), is now expanding. SARS is billed as an elite unit of the Nigerian Police Force that is supposed to combat violent criminals.
But the police group is widely known for killing, torturing and extorting Nigerian civilians, particularly young people. Nigerians have been taking to the streets in peaceful protests demanding an end to the brutality and extra-judicial executions.
At least 56 people have died across the country since the protests began, according to various news reports. In many instances, Nigeria's security forces have used excessive force to control or stop the protests.
But the police group is widely known for killing, torturing and extorting Nigerian civilians, particularly young people. Nigerians have been taking to the streets in peaceful protests demanding an end to the brutality and extra-judicial executions.
At least 56 people have died across the country since the protests began, according to various news reports. In many instances, Nigeria's security forces have used excessive force to control or stop the protests.