How Security Agents Killed 115 in South East in 4 Months, by Amnesty
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Security operatives killed 115 people in the South East, Nigeria, in four months , Amnesty International has alleged in a recent report.
The victims were killed between March and June by the security operatives on the allegation that they were those attacking security agents.
The report by Amnesty however said the relatives of the deceased denied their involvement in the killing of any security operative.
The Country Director at Amnesty International, Osai Ojigho, in the report said those killed were deposited at government hospitals.
The report added that over 500 people were arrested during raids by police and military operatives.
The report said “The evidence gathered by Amnesty International paints a damning picture of ruthless excessive force by Nigerian security forces in Imo, Anambra and Abia states.
“Nigeria’s government has responded with a heavy hand to killings and violence widely attributed to the armed group calling itself Eastern Security Network, the armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra, a pro-Biafra movement.
“According to government officials, the ESN killed dozens of security operatives and attacked at least ten public buildings, including prisons and police stations, from January to June. In response, security forces comprising military, police, and Department of State Services have killed dozens of gunmen, as well as civilians, where attacks have been committed.”
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