The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed a comprehensive institutional review of the latest Amnesty International report on alleged human rights violations in the South-East region.
The 128-page report, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” accuses the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of extrajudicial killings and rights abuses.
In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP said the review would be carried out through a meticulous line-by-line assessment of the report. He explained that the process would involve cross-checking the allegations with operational records, intelligence, and field reports from police commands and tactical units in the region.
While restating the Force’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism, the IGP noted that past Amnesty reports have sometimes contained factual inaccuracies and broad generalisations. He, however, assured that the current review will be evidence-based and guided by facts and institutional integrity.
“At the end of the review, the Nigeria Police Force will issue a detailed and well-substantiated response, addressing the specific claims raised by Amnesty International,” Adejobi said.
The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to rights-based policing and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, improving training on human rights, and aligning operations with global best practices.
He also pledged continued engagement with civil society groups, human rights institutions, international partners, and the National Human Rights Commission. The IGP urged stakeholders to approach such reports with objectivity, accuracy, and an appreciation of the complex security challenges facing Nigeria