Extrajudicial Killings in Nigeria, the unending circle

Hope Behind Bars: On February 17, 2023, viral social media allegations of extra-judicial killings led to the arrest of three police officers in Anambra state. CSP Patrick Agbazue, SP Nwode Nkeiruka and Inspector Harrison Akama were alleged to have masterminded a kidnapping and organ trafficking syndicate, in direct violation of their duties as security operatives of Zone 13 Command, Ukpo-Dunukofia.

The reports from Anambra are deeply concerning and a tale of one too many. Extra-judicial killings have been a recurring issue in Nigeria.

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Date:
28 April, 2023

Type of Update:
Updates from our Partners

Themes:
Courts Systems
Human Rights
Policing
Prisons
Torture

Countries:
Nigeria

Regions:
Africa

Campaign Partners:
Hope Behind Bars Africa

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