COLORADO SPRINGS — The Nigerian community in Colorado Springs celebrated Nigerian Independence Day over the weekend. The non-profit Nigeria Association Colorado Springs held a celebration Sunday.
The celebration of Nigerian culture and community marked the country's 64 year of independence.
News5 spoke with organizers who say they want to celebrate their rich cultural heritage.
The non-profit hopes the celebration will reach a larger audience and highlight the community's contributions in Olympic City USA.
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Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers
The suspect with the rifle reportedly pointed the gun at an officer who fired multiple shots, injuring a male and female. The people shot were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the third person was taken into custody, an adult male, and is considered a suspect.
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