The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from Amnesty International over a publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on and Bad Governance Protests.” The NPF claims the report, which accused the police of human rights violations during the August 2024 protests, is filled with unsubstantiated allegations.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the letter was sent to Amnesty on 6th January 2025. The NPF strongly rejected the accusations of police brutality and excessive violence during the nationwide #Endbadgovernance demonstrations.
The Nigeria Police insist that the claims made by Amnesty International are false and without merit. They further stated that if Amnesty fails to issue a retraction, the NPF will consider legal actions to safeguard its reputation.
Amnesty International had reported that the police used excessive force during the protests between 1st and 10th August 2024, resulting in at least 24 deaths across several Nigerian states. The human rights group also alleged that police shot at protesters with live ammunition, targeting vital areas of the body, and caused injuries with tear gas.
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