Amnesty International has described the beheading of two police officers in the Southeast as utter disregard for the sanctity of life.
The global rights group in a statement condemned the act and frequent attacks on security operatives in the geopolitical zone.
It urged authorities to ensure that those responsible for the act are brought to justice.
“Amnesty International strongly condemns the horrific killing of two policemen in Anambra State which was recorded in a recent video circulating widely on social media.
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“The abduction and gruesome killing of the two police officers clearly shows utter disregard for the sanctity of life.
“The killing of the two policemen and the frequent attacks targeting security agencies in the southeast is appalling.
“The authorities must initiate, and lead prompt, independent, impartial and effective investigations into the abduction and horrific killing of the policemen with a view to bringing criminal charges against all those reasonably suspected of responsibility,” the statement read in part
By PRNigeria
