Hazomah665 *Nigeria Protests: Overview*
– *Protest Duration*: The protests in Nigeria started on August 1 and are expected to continue until at least August 10 ¹.
– *Locations*: The protests have taken place in multiple locations across Nigeria, including Abuja, Benin City, Edo, Gombe, Gusau, Ibadan, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, and Yenagoa ¹.
– *Casualties and Arrests*: As of August 5, there have been at least 13 casualties reported in Abuja and Kano, Niger, Borno, Kaduna, and Jigawa states, and over 700 protesters have been arrested by security forces across the country ¹.
– *Curfews*: Curfews have been imposed in several states, including Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Plateau, and Kaduna ¹.
– *Protest Demands*: The protesters are demanding electoral and anti-corruption reforms, as well as reduced electricity and fuel tariffs ¹.
– *Government Response*: The government has responded with increased security measures, including the deployment of police and military personnel, and the imposition of curfews ¹.
– *Impact*: The protests have caused disruptions to daily life, including traffic gridlock and looting, and have raised concerns about the potential for further violence ¹.
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