Black Lives Matter movement to hold Portsmouth vigil following shootings in Nigeria

THE city’s Black Lives Matter movement is hosting a vigil this evening (October 25) to remember those who have lost their lives in the shootings in Nigeria.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 25th Oct 2020, 13:47 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2020, 15:43 BST
A burnt out bus on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, following days of unrest in which the army are accused of opening fire on civilians. AP Photo/Sunday AlambA burnt out bus on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, following days of unrest in which the army are accused of opening fire on civilians. AP Photo/Sunday Alamb
A burnt out bus on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, following days of unrest in which the army are accused of opening fire on civilians. AP Photo/Sunday Alamb

The Nigerian Army and police are accused of having opened fire on demonstrators in Lagos who had been protesting against a history of police brutality and in particular the Special Anti-Robbery Squad who have become viewed as working in support of a government for whom their is growing dislike.

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To raise the profile of the atrocities and remember those who have been killed, Portsmouth’s Black Lives Matter movement will be hosting a remembrance ceremony at Guildhall Square. The event will take place between 6pm and 7pm.

Anyone wishing to attend is reminded to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing.

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