Police Downplay Toll of Anti-Govt Protests: 7 Die, Not 24, They Claim

Seven people died during a hunger protest, contrary to reports that suggested 24 people had lost their lives, according to the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. The police have expressed concerns over Amnesty International's allegations of excessive force and police brutality.

Seven protesters, not 24 as reported by human rights organization Amnesty International, lost their lives during a nationwide protest, according to police officials. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, expressed concerns over the accuracy of Amnesty's report, which accused law enforcement agencies of using excessive force and killing citizens during the unrest. Police have maintained that the toll was seven, contradicting Amnesty's claim of 24 deaths. The incident has sparked debate over police accountability and use of force during public protests.