Police Strike Back! Amnesty International’s South-East Killings Report Sparks Probe

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed a thorough institutional review of Amnesty International’s recently released 128-page report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The report accuses the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of engaging in extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses in the South-East.

In a statement on Saturday, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP—consistent with his commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism—has instructed relevant departments and affected field formations to conduct a meticulous line-by-line evaluation of the report.

According to him, the review will include cross-checking the allegations against internal operational records, field intelligence, and situation reports from police commands and tactical units within the region.

The statement reads in part:
“While the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to protecting the fundamental rights of all citizens, it must also be noted that past reports by Amnesty International have sometimes contained factual inaccuracies and sweeping generalisations. This review will therefore rely strictly on facts, operational evidence, and a firm commitment to institutional integrity.

“Upon completion, the Force will release a detailed, evidence-based response addressing the issues raised in the report. This engagement will reflect the Police Force’s principled approach to constructive criticism, while protecting public trust with verified information and proper context.”

The IGP reaffirmed the Police Force’s commitment to lawful, accountable, and rights-based policing, adding that reforms to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms, enhance human rights training, and align operations with global best practices are ongoing.

He further stated that the Force remains open to constructive engagement with civil society groups, human rights bodies, international partners, and the National Human Rights Commission, urging all stakeholders to approach such sensitive issues with fairness, accuracy, and an understanding of Nigeria’s complex security realities.