Nigeria on Tuesday announced a 24-hour curfew over Lagos as protests over police brutality continued to expand.
Lagos imposes 24-hour curfew as anti-police marches expand in Nigeria
Protestors hold the Nigerian flag during a rally in Lagos
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On Monday, the protestors moved to occupy Lagos' international airport, nearly bringing the city of 14m to a standstill.
Announcing the curfew, Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the measures were necessary to restore order.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.