THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive institutional review of Amnesty International’s latest report on alleged extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the South-East.
The 128-page report, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” accuses the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of repeated abuses in the region.
In a statement issued yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP directed all relevant departments and field formations to conduct a meticulous line-by-line assessment of the report.
According to the police, this will involve “cross-referencing the allegations with internal operational records, field intelligence, and situation reports from police commands and tactical units within the South-East region.”
While stressing that the Force remains committed to the protection of human rights, the IGP noted that previous Amnesty International reports had sometimes contained “factual inaccuracies and sweeping generalisations.”
He assured that the ongoing review would be guided strictly by facts, operational evidence, and institutional integrity.
“After the review, the Force will issue a detailed and evidence-based response, addressing the specific issues raised in the report.
“This engagement will reflect the Force’s principled approach to constructive criticism and its responsibility to protect public trust through verified information and contextual clarity,” the statement added.
The IGP further reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to “lawful, accountable, and rights-based policing,” stating that reforms in training, internal accountability, and operational standards are ongoing in line with international best practices.
He also encouraged civil society organisations, human rights institutions, international partners, and the National Human Rights Commission to engage the police constructively. “The Nigeria Police Force remains open to genuine engagement with all stakeholders, provided such interactions are approached with objectivity, accuracy, and a balanced understanding of the complex security realities confronting the country,” the IGP stated.
