IGP orders review of Amnesty International’s 128-page report on ‘extrajudicial killings’
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered a comprehensive institutional review of report by the Amnesty International, alleging extrajudicial killings and human rights abuse by the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the South-East.
reports that Amnesty International recently published a 128-page report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria.”
In a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and issued on Saturday, the IGP directed relevant departments and affected field formations to undertake a meticulous line-by-line assessment of the report.
Adejobi noted that the process “will involve cross-referencing the allegations with internal operational records, field intelligence, and situation reports from police commands and tactical units within the South-East region.
While the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the fundamental rights of all citizens, it is equally necessary to place on record that previous reports by Amnesty International have, on occasion, included factual inaccuracies and sweeping generalisations.
The current review will therefore be guided by facts, operational evidence, and a dedication to institutional integrity.
At the conclusion of the review, the Force will issue a detailed and evidence-based response, addressing the specific issues raised in the report.
