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Police deny Amnesty International claims of excessive force, 24 deaths during #EndBadGovernance protests

The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations from Amnesty International about its actions during the #EndBadGovernance protests held from August 1 to 10, 2024.

TheCable · 1h

Police: Amnesty report on killing of #EndBadGovernance protesters misleading

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has claimed that its officers did not fired live ammunition at #EndBadGovernance protesters during the August nationwide protest.

Bloomberg L.P. · 4d

Nigerian Forces ‘Shot to Kill’ During Protests, Amnesty Says

Nigeria’s security forces used excessive force to quell demonstrations against high living costs, with evidence suggesting the police were “shooting to kill,” Amnesty International said.

U.S. News & World Report · 4d

Nigerian Police Shot at Protesters in August, Amnesty Says

Amnesty International said in a report on Thursday that Nigerian police used excessive force and shot protesters while cracking down on demonstrations in August over a cost of living crisis, killing at least 24 people.

Voice of America · 3d

Amnesty International says Nigerian police killed 24 in crackdown on August protests

Human rights group Amnesty International on Thursday said its investigation into Nigerian authorities' crackdown on anti-government protests in August showed state officials killed at least 24 protesters and detained more than 1,

Legit on MSN5h

Nigeria Police Force reject trending video of officers scooping fuel, details emerge

Nigeria Police has debunked a viral video showing police officers scooping fuel from a fallen tanker, clarifying that they ...

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Police react to video of uniformed personnel scooping fuel from accidented tanker

Adejobi therefore alleged that those who released the viral video and trying to link the uniformed personnel to Nigeria were ...

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Police Arraign 113 Foreign Nationals For Alleged Immigration Offences, Cybercrime

During the operation, police recovered a range of sophisticated digital equipment believed to have been instrumental in the ...

Legit on MSN1h

Nigeria Police Force Commends Cybercrime Bust, Affirms Capabilities

Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling cybercrimes after arresting 113 foreign nationals involved in ...

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Police debunk viral fuel-scooping video

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has discredited a viral video allegedly showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from the ...

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Police Officer Hospitalised, Terrorists Injured, Flee During Gun Battle In Borno

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that its operatives in Borno successfully repelled a terrorist attack on the Jakana ...

The Nigerian Voice5h

Nigeria Police Disowns Uniformed Officers Scooping Fuel From Tanker In Viral Video

The Nigeria Police Force says uniformed personnel captured in a viral video while in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented tanker were not ...

Nigerian Tribune4h

IGP Egbetokun reaffirms Police expertise in combating cybercrime

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun., PhD, NPM., has reaffirmed the capabilities and expertise of ...

This Day11h

Police Foil Terrorist Attack on Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, said operatives attached to the Borno State Command foiled a move by a group of ...

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Amnesty reports on killing of EndBadGovernance protesters misleading – Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that its officers fired live ammunition at #EndBadGovernance protesters ...

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Police recover ammunition in multiple criminal crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force disclosed on Sunday that it recovered ammunition of various calibres following multiple crackdowns ...

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