IGP Orders Institutional Review of Amnesty International Report on South-East, Reaffirms Police Commitment to Human Rights
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed a comprehensive institutional review of a recent report by Amnesty International alleging widespread human rights violations and extrajudicial killings 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 systematic abuses in their counter-insurgency operations.
In a statement issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Force Headquarters said the IGP has mandated relevant departments and affected field formations to conduct a “line-by-line assessment” of the document. The review will cross-reference Amnesty’s allegations with internal operational records, intelligence reports, and situation updates from commands and tactical units in the region.
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While reaffirming the Police Force’s commitment to accountability and rights-based policing, the IGP noted that previous Amnesty reports have, at times, contained factual inaccuracies and generalisations. He stressed that the current review will be anchored on facts, verifiable evidence, and institutional integrity.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the fundamental rights of all citizens,” the statement read, adding that at the conclusion of the review, a detailed, evidence-based response will be issued addressing specific claims in the report.
The IGP further emphasised that ongoing reforms within the Police Force are focused on strengthening internal accountability mechanisms, expanding human rights training for personnel, and aligning operational standards with global best practices.
He also welcomed constructive engagement with civil society groups, human rights bodies, and international partners, urging stakeholders to approach such sensitive issues with accuracy, fairness, and an understanding of Nigeria’s complex security landscape.
The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.
