Lagos on the brink

The World

Africa’s most populous city is on lockdown one day after ongoing protests against police brutality overwhelmed authorities. Lagos resident Chude Jideonwo tells The World’s Marco Werman that Nigeria’s government does not appreciate the depth of citizen outrage.

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