August 2, 2024
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the violent response by security forces against peaceful protesters on the first day of the nationwide hunger protests, which have been dubbed #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria. The human rights organization reported that a total of 13 protesters were killed by security personnel across three states.
The human rights group’s report reveals that six protesters were killed by police in Suleja, Niger State, while in Maiduguri, Borno State, four protesters were shot dead by Nigerian Army personnel. Additionally, three protesters were killed in Kaduna State. Amnesty International criticized the use of deadly force by the security agencies, asserting that the killings were not justified.
The organization stated, “Amnesty International condemns the killing of peaceful protesters by security personnel across the country: six people were killed in Suleja, four in Maiduguri, and three in Kaduna.”
The report indicates that the security forces used excessive force and aimed to kill, rather than managing the protests through non-violent means. Amnesty International called for a thorough investigation into the incidents and demanded that those responsible for the deaths be held accountable.
“The Nigerian authorities must investigate these incidents and ensure that security personnel suspected of responsibility for deadly use of force are held to account through fair trials. Violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters are unjustified and unacceptable,” the organization stated.
Amnesty International also expressed concern over the trend of using firearms as a primary tool for managing protests, calling for an end to this approach. The organization urged the federal government to address the issue and ensure that such unlawful tactics are no longer employed in managing public demonstrations.
August 2, 2024
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the violent response by security forces against peaceful protesters on the first day of the nationwide hunger protests, which have been dubbed #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria. The human rights organization reported that a total of 13 protesters were killed by security personnel across three states.
The human rights group’s report reveals that six protesters were killed by police in Suleja, Niger State, while in Maiduguri, Borno State, four protesters were shot dead by Nigerian Army personnel. Additionally, three protesters were killed in Kaduna State. Amnesty International criticized the use of deadly force by the security agencies, asserting that the killings were not justified.
The organization stated, “Amnesty International condemns the killing of peaceful protesters by security personnel across the country: six people were killed in Suleja, four in Maiduguri, and three in Kaduna.”
The report indicates that the security forces used excessive force and aimed to kill, rather than managing the protests through non-violent means. Amnesty International called for a thorough investigation into the incidents and demanded that those responsible for the deaths be held accountable.
“The Nigerian authorities must investigate these incidents and ensure that security personnel suspected of responsibility for deadly use of force are held to account through fair trials. Violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters are unjustified and unacceptable,” the organization stated.
Amnesty International also expressed concern over the trend of using firearms as a primary tool for managing protests, calling for an end to this approach. The organization urged the federal government to address the issue and ensure that such unlawful tactics are no longer employed in managing public demonstrations.