…..Reaffirms police commitment to Human Rights
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed a comprehensive institutional review of Amnesty International’s latest report, “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria.”
The 128-page report, which accuses the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the South-East, will undergo a detailed, line-by-line assessment.
According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the review will be carried out by relevant departments and field formations, with allegations cross-checked against operational records, field intelligence, and situation reports from police commands and tactical units in the region.
The statement noted that while the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding human rights, previous reports by Amnesty International have sometimes contained factual inaccuracies and sweeping generalisations.
It stressed that the ongoing review will be guided by facts, operational evidence, and a commitment to institutional integrity.
At the end of the process, the Force will issue a detailed response addressing the issues raised in the report. The IGP reiterated his commitment to transparency, accountability, and rights-based policing, highlighting ongoing reforms to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms and training in human rights standards.
The statement further affirmed the Police’s openness to engagement with civil society organisations, human rights bodies, international partners, and the National Human Rights Commission, urging stakeholders to adopt objectivity and balance in addressing security matters.
