Amnesty International, in a report on Wednesday, revealed that security operatives have allegedly killed no fewer than 115 persons from the South-East between March and June.
The report was titled, ’Nigeria: At least 115 people killed by security forces in four months in country’s Southeast.’
The report states that relatives of the victims denied the deceased were part of the militants that were attacking security agents.
The report added that at least 21 personnel were killed in three months in Imo State.
Many of the victims were reportedly deposited at government hospitals in Imo and Abia states.
Hospital sources, who spoke to Amnesty International stressed that all the victims deposited by the police had bullet injuries.
The Country Director at Amnesty International, Osai Ojigho said, “The evidence gathered by Amnesty International paints a damning picture of ruthless excessive force by Nigerian security forces in Imo, Anambra and Abia states.
“Nigeria’s government has responded with a heavy hand to killings and violence widely attributed to the armed group calling itself Eastern Security Network, the armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra, a pro-Biafra movement.
“According to government officials, the ESN killed dozens of security operatives and attacked at least ten public buildings, including prisons and police stations, from January to June. In response, security forces comprising military, police, and Department of State Services have killed dozens of gunmen, as well as civilians, where attacks have been committed.”
