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'The government are killing its citizens' - Manchester United star Ighalo pleads for world intervention in Nigeria crisis

Manchester United star Odion Ighalo has pleaded with the world's governments to intervene in the democide occurring in his home country of Nigeria.

Africa's most populous nation has been plagued by violence in recent times as citizens protest against police brutality - with several deaths and shootings reported from the altercations.

The country's capital Lagos - with an estimated 20 million residents - is set to come under a 24-hour curfew, with other regions already trying to keep their residents indoors.

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Nigeria's situation was highlighted by Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on the weekend, with the Super Eagles international displaying a t-shirt with the message, '#EndPoliceBrutalityInNigeria', after scoring his first goal for the Serie A club.