Police in Kano state have shot two demonstrators as they march to join protests organized by labour and civil society against fuel subsidy removal.

The victims - Sagir Gwammaja Kofar Wakili and Hamisu Hudu - are receiving treatment at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.

They told Freedom correspondent Abdullateef Abubakar Jos that they were shot at Kurnar Asabe area on their way to join the anti-subsidy removal protest March.

Police investigations

Public Relations Officer Kano state Police Command, ASP Magaji Musa Majiya acknowledged receiving reports on the incidence.

ASP Majiya said the state Police commissioner has directed the Criminal Investigation Department to arrest the suspected police officer and proceed with investigations on the matter.