IGP Kayode Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered a review of a report by Amnesty International over the purported killing of innocent people in the South-East by security agencies.
The report borders on alleged extrajudicial killings and human rights abuse by the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the South-East. Egbetokun has now ordered a comprehensive institutional review of the report. Amnesty International recently published a 128-page report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria.”
The IGP, through a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and issued on Saturday, has now directed relevant departments and affected field formations to undertake a meticulous line-by-line assessment of the report.
Adejobi noted that the 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.
”While the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the fundamental rights of all citizens, it is equally necessary to place on record that previous reports by Amnesty International have, on occasion, included factual inaccuracies and sweeping generalisations. The current review will therefore be guided by facts, operational evidence, and a dedication to institutional integrity.
“At the conclusion of the review, the Force will issue a detailed and evidence-based response, addressing the specific issues raised in the report. This engagement will reflect the Force’s principled approach to constructive criticism and its responsibility to protect public trust through verified information and contextual clarity.
”The Inspector-General of Police reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to lawful, accountable, and rights-based policing. The Force continues to enhance its internal accountability mechanisms, improve training in human rights standards, and deepen institutional reforms in line with global best practices”.
NewsBits reports that apart from Amnesty International, another rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, had also alleged that thousands of people had been murdered in the South-East by security operatives.
