South-East: IGP orders review of Amnesty International report on human rights violations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into human rights violations allegedly committed by police personnel in the South-East, following a recent report by Amnesty International accusing the police of extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses.
The IGP said the police will conduct a thorough line-by-line assessment of the report, cross-referencing allegations with internal records and operational evidence, to provide a detailed and evidence-based response to the specific issues raised, stressing that while the police are committed to upholding human rights, previous Amnesty International reports have sometimes included factual inaccuracies.
Reaffirming commitment to lawful, accountable, and rights-based policing, the Nigeria Police Force pledged to enhance internal accountability mechanisms, improve human rights training, and deepen institutional reforms, as the police remain open to engagement with civil society organizations and human rights institutions, encouraging stakeholders to approach the matter with objectivity and accuracy.
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