Nigerias Police Face Probe Over Human Rights Abuses Alleged by Amnesty International

The Inspector-General of Police has ordered an investigation into allegations made by Amnesty International that Nigerian police have used excessive force, leading to citizen deaths. The report sparked concerns over human rights abuses by law enforcement.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into allegations made by Amnesty International that the police have used excessive force and killed citizens during anti-government protests. The report, which sparked widespread outrage, claims that law enforcement agencies are employing "systematic and widespread" violence against protesters. In response to the allegations, Inspector-General Egbetokun has initiated a probe to determine the validity of the claims. This move comes as authorities face mounting pressure to address concerns over police conduct during public demonstrations.