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Kano saw the largest crowds on the first day of nationwide protests that forced businesses to shut.
Police fired live bullets and tear gas to try and disperse thousands of demonstrators in Kano city .
Protesters set alight tyres to make a bonfire in front of governor's house.
Looters also broke into warehouse and people were seen carrying away 25-litre cartons of vegetable cooking oil and mattresses.
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