“Even though you might not be Nigerian, even though you might not have people out there you care about, just think whatever you do it’s going to impact if Nigeria gets the change it is looking for."

Nigerians in Edmonton are showing their support for families and friends in Africa as Nigerian youth speak out against corruption, bribery and police brutality.

Amnesty International has said at least 15 people had been killed since the protests began, which Nigerian officials have denied.

Nigerian officials have not announced if there were casualties from the prison break.

#ShutItAllDown has resonated with Canadians as well, with several people taking to Toronto's Yonge and Dundas Square to protest in solidarity with those in Nigeria.