NPF Writes Amnesty, Demands Retraction, Apology Over Publication On #EndBadGovernance Protest

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has written to Amnesty International, demanding a retraction and a public apology over a report on the #EndBadGovernance protests. The police force has taken exception to the report, which they claim is inaccurate and misleading.

According to the police, the report contains false allegations of extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses by the police during the protests. The police claim that the protesters were violent, engaging in looting and destruction of property, and that the report's allegations are a blatant falsehood.

The Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that the police will demand a retraction of the report and a public apology from Amnesty International. "The report is a blatant falsehood that undermines the integrity of law enforcement institutions in Nigeria," Adejobi said. "We will not stand idly by while our reputation is dragged in the mud by false and misleading reports."

The #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place in October 2020, were a series of demonstrations against bad governance and police brutality in Nigeria. The protests were marked by violence, with reports of clashes between protesters and police, as well as looting and destruction of property.

Amnesty International's report on the protests alleged that the police used excessive force, including live ammunition, to disperse protesters, resulting in the deaths of several people. The report also alleged that the police arrested and detained hundreds of protesters, many of whom were subjected to torture and other forms of ill-treatment.

However, the police have denied these allegations, claiming that the protesters were violent and that the police used only necessary force to maintain law and order. The police have also accused Amnesty International of bias and of having a hidden agenda against the Nigerian government.

The demand for a retraction and apology from Amnesty International is the latest development in the ongoing controversy over the #EndBadGovernance protests. The Nigerian government has been criticized by human rights groups and other organizations for its handling of the protests, and the police have been accused of using excessive force and violating human rights.

The NPF's demand for a retraction and apology from Amnesty International has sparked a heated debate, with some critics accusing the police of trying to intimidate and silence human rights organizations. Others have praised the police for standing up for their rights and reputation.

As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Amnesty International will respond to the NPF's demand. The organization has a reputation for standing up for human rights and holding governments and institutions accountable for their actions.

In a related development, the Nigerian government has announced that it will set up a panel to investigate the allegations of human rights abuses during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The panel will be headed by a retired judge and will include representatives from human rights organizations and other stakeholders.

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