The killing of 18-year-old Chinedu, who was fatally shot by a police patrol team in Ekpoma, Edo State, on Thursday, has sparked outrage. Eyewitnesses reported that Chinedu was unarmed when he was gunned down, highlighting the ongoing issue of police brutality in Nigeria. Amnesty International has strongly condemned the incident and is calling for an impartial and effective investigation into the killing
For decades, the Nigerian police—who are supposed to protect citizens—have instead been the ones killing them. From cases like Daniel, Ifeoma, and the Apo Six massacre to countless others, law enforcement has repeatedly turned its weapons on the very people it swore to defend. Extrajudicial executions, torture, and extortion have become disturbingly common, with young Nigerians often targeted for something as trivial as the car they drive or the smartphone they use.
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to launch an impartial and effective investigation into Chinedu’s killing. The organization insists that those responsible must be brought to justice through independent, transparent, and public trials.
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The recurring cases of police killings have fueled public distrust and calls for urgent reforms within the Nigerian security forces. Many Nigerians continue to demand accountability and an end to the impunity that allows officers to act without consequence.
