IG orders review of Amnesty International report on South-East killings
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a review of a report by Amnesty International alleging extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the South-East.
The 128-page report, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” accused the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of committing abuses in the region.
In a statement on Saturday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the IG directed relevant departments and field formations to conduct a line-by-line assessment of the report.
He added that the review would compare the allegations with operational records, field intelligence, and reports from commands and tactical units in the South-East.
“In line with his unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational professionalism, the IG has directed relevant departments and affected field formations to undertake a meticulous line-by-line assessment of the report.
“This 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,” the statement partly read.
Adejobi noted that while the police force is committed to protecting the rights of citizens, some past reports by Amnesty International contained inaccuracies and generalisations.
