Army warn they are on standby as police brutality protests intensify in Nigeria

At least 10 are dead and dozens injured in street demonstrations demanding an end to widespread abuses by security forces

Nigeria's army has warned it could step in against subversive elements and troublemakers" as the protests against police brutality that have erupted throughout the country over the past week continue.

Thousands of mainly young people have taken to the streets to protest against the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly known as Sars, long accused of unlawful killings and abuse, and against wider police brutality. At least 10 people have died and dozens injured in the demonstrations, which have been met with force by police units.