The Nigeria Police Force has disputed Amnesty International’s claims that security agencies killed 13 protesters, stating that only seven persons died during the protests.
The police also announced that 681 individuals were arrested for various criminal offenses.
Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said, “The Nigeria Police Force finds it necessary to refute a recent report publicized by Amnesty International, which claims that 13 individuals have lost their lives due to the protests in Nigeria that began on August 1, 2024.”
Adejobi added that the police had been professional in their handling of the protests and that the arrested individuals were being investigated for criminal activities.
He said, “Those in police custody are under investigation for clear connections to criminal activities. Furthermore, nine police officers sustained various degrees of injuries during attacks by protesters.”
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The police also recovered weapons, including two AK-47 rifles and assorted live ammunition, from the arrested individuals.
Adejobi urged law-abiding citizens to withdraw from the protests, which had turned violent, and advised them to disregard unfounded reports circulating about incidents during the protests.
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