Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has ordered an investigation into the killing of protesters by security agents during a demolition exercise in the state.

The governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, in a statement on Thursday, said Mr Yusuf visited the Rimin Auzinawa community in the Ungogo Local Government Area and condoled with the families of those killed in the incident.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the families of the protesters demanded justice for the victims.

At least two protesters were shot dead by security officers as officials demolished properties at Rimin Auzinawa in the Ungogo Local Government Area.

The state government had ordered the demolition of the properties after the Kano Urban Planning and Develo...