Police Demands Retraction from Amnesty International Over Alleged False Report
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong worded letter to Amnesty International Nigeria demanding it to retract its publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad Governance Protests”.
The letter dated January 6, 2025, and signed by DCP Asuquo Effiong on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, described the publication as baseless and riddled with inaccuracies that undermine the efforts of the police during the protests.
The police highlighted that the report disregarded their adherence to global best practices in managing the protests and accused Amnesty International of failing to acknowledge their role in maintaining law and order.
The letter emphasised that the publication erodes public trust in the police while tarnishing its reputation with unsubstantiated claims.
The police demanded a retraction and public apology within seven days, warning that failure to comply would result in legal action to protect their reputation.
The letter further reiterated the force’s commitment to public service while condemning any form of deliberate falsehood that undermines their efforts.
This development no doubt, underscores the tension between human rights advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies over the narrative surrounding protests in Nigeria.
