Protest erupts in Kano over the death of 17-year-old boy in police custody

 

There is reportedly an ongoing protest in Kano state following the death of a 17-year-old boy identified simply as Saifullah in police custody.

 

 According to Amnesty International, it was alleged that Saifullah was tortured to death by the police. It was further learnt that protesters have barricaded the main Kofar Mata road and set tyres on fire, chanting songs calling for an end to police brutality.