A statement on Wednesday lamented that human rights violations by the police persist in Nigeria.
AI established that pro-government supporters instigated violence at many of the demonstrations, providing cover for the police to use lethal force. “President Muhammadu Buhari must fulfill his promise of reforming the police to end the reign of impunity Nigerians have been protesting against for many years”, said AI Director, Osai Ojigho.
“Under the pretext of restoring order, horrific injuries were inflicted on hundreds of people and at least 56 people were killed.”
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