Amnesty International has criticized the Nigerian police for using live ammunition and excessive force during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, which have resulted in the deaths of at least seven protesters in Kano’s Kurna and Kofar Nasarawa districts.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Isa Sanusi, the Nigeria director for Amnesty International, described the nationwide death toll as a “conservative figure,” suggesting that further fatalities are still being investigated.
According to The Guardian’s report on Thursday, most of the documented incidents have occurred in northern Nigeria, where protests persist despite a decrease in activity elsewhere.
The region has been hit hardest by Nigeria’s severe economic crisis, with rising living costs worsening the hardship for families who have lost loved ones to police violence.
Two mothers, Ladidi Umar and Amina Yusuf, have called for justice and compensation for the deaths of their sons, Bashir Lawan and Muhammad Sani, respectively.
Both women spoke about the profound impact of their losses. Umar noted that her son was the primary provider for her family and demanded accountability, insisting that the police officer responsible for his death must face consequences.
Umar emphasized the severity of her loss, asserting that the officer who killed her son should be held accountable for their actions.
Yusuf, meanwhile, voiced her frustration and sorrow, noting that the police have not offered any condolences since her son’s death.
She expressed her desire for justice and compensation, acknowledging that while it cannot replace her child, it might help alleviate some of the pain.
As per The Guardian, she remarked, “One of our breadwinners is dead. He died in the hands of the police and they should pay for his blood.”
