Nigeriaโs police order massive mobilization after unrest
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Nigeria's president says 51 civilians have been killed in unrest following days of peaceful protests over police abuses, and he blames "hooliganism" for the violence while asserting that security forces have used "extreme restraint. The police order could further heighten tensions in Africaโs most populous country after its worst turmoil in years. Adamu, ordered colleagues to โdominate the public spaceโ while announcing that enough is enough, a statement said. By not taking action against security forces, some Nigerians have warned, the president could inspire further abuses. We are part of the system, we are part of this governance.โ___Bashir Adigun in Abuja, Nigeria contributed.