A TV station was set on fire in Lagos, Nigeria, as protests continued Wednesday, October 21, as unrest spread following the shooting of protesters by police. The TV station is linked to one of the ruling party's top politicians.

Authorities in Nigeria are investigating reports that soldiers opened fire on demonstrators protesting against police brutality Tuesday night.

The incident took place at Lekki Toll Plaza, an upscale district in Lagos, the country’s largest city and financial hub. One witness, Akinbosola Ogunsanya, told news outlets that soldiers pulled into the plaza and after the lights were turned off at the plaza began shooting.

Gboyega Akosile, a spokesman for the governor, said on Twitter that the Lagos state government has ordered an investigation into the incident.

The West African nation has been engulfed by two weeks of massive protests against the government’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly known as SARS, which were sparked by video allegedly depicting a man being beaten by SARS officers. The unit has long been accused of carrying out harassment, kidnappings, extortion, torture and murder.

The demonstrations, conducted under the banner #EndSARS, led the Nigerian government to disband the controversial police unit. But the demonstrations have persisted and turned violent as protesters demand broader changes to policing and an end to corruption.

At least 10 people have died since protests began earlier this month. Protesters and rights groups including Amnesty International have accused Nigerian police of using excessive force during demonstrations.

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