Amnesty seeks probe of killings, rights abuses in South-East

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for investigations into human rights violations and unlawful killings in the South-East region of Nigeria. During a town hall meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, the organization presented two reports detailing the deaths of at least 1,844 people between 2021 and mid-2023. The incidents occurred amidst alleged crossfire between non-state armed groups, state-backed outfits, and security operations.

The reports also highlighted abuses at the Imo State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit, including arbitrary detention, physical torture, and enforced disappearances. Amnesty International Nigeria's calls for accountability come as the Abia State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, pledged the state government's zero tolerance for such violations.

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