Amnesty Says Over 10,000 Died in Nigerian Military Detention Since Boko Insurgency Began

Amnesty International alleges that over 10,000 people have died in military detention since the Boko Haram insurgency began in North-East Nigeria. The organization claims that these deaths occurred while individuals were held by security forces.

Amnesty International has made a shocking allegation that over 10,000 people have died in military detention since the beginning of the Boko Haram insurgency in North-East Nigeria. The organization claims this staggering number is a direct result of the human rights abuses committed by the Nigerian military against suspected insurgents and others detained during the conflict. This devastating toll has been revealed through extensive research and documentation conducted by Amnesty, shedding light on the dark reality of life under military detention in the region. The findings come as a stark reminder of the urgent need for accountability and reform to prevent further human rights abuses.