Several protesters died Tuesday night when Nigerian soldiers opened fire on protesters at the Lekki toll gate.
The attack on unarmed protesters, hours after the Lagos State Government imposed a curfew in Lagos, left at least seven people dead, witnesses said. Some sources reported nine deaths. The figures are yet unclear. Several protesters were injured also.
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