A press released by Nigerian National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) claims that security forces in Nigeria tasked to enforce the lock down directives,
Aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 have actually killed more people than the virus.
The country which has so far recored 407 confirmed cases with
12 death has seen so many police brutalities claiming up to 18 lives and still counting.
NHRC says they have received numerous calls and videos from people who are either victims of the brutalities or witnesses to these unfortunate situations.
Read full press below….
PRESS RELEASE
ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTION ORDERS: IGP CAUTIONS AGAINST TRAMPLING ON CITIZENS’ RIGHTS
– Orders tight security around vulnerable targetsThe Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has cautioned officers and men of the @PoliceNG currently deployed
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) April 2, 2020