NPF Threaten Legal Action Against Amnesty International

• The NPF categorically rejects these baseless allegations, affirming that the claims are entirely false and without foundation
• The threat is over a publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad Governance Protests.”
• The report alleged human rights violations, police brutality, and excessive violence by the NPF during the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has threatened legal action against Amnesty International over a publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad Governance Protests.”

Eko Hot Blog gathered that In a letter dated January 6, 2025, the NPF demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from Amnesty International.

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The report alleged human rights violations, police brutality, and excessive violence by the NPF during the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests.

According to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police said: “The publication in question, which includes numerous unsubstantiated claims, falsely accuses the Nigeria Police of human rights violations, police brutality, and excessive violence during the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests.

Upon careful review and investigation, the NPF categorically rejects these baseless allegations, affirming that the claims are entirely false and without foundation.

“The NPF emphasizes that during the protests, the Police acted with restraint and professionalism, even at the highest point of provocation and violent attacks, adhering to global best practices and using minimal force where necessary.

Evidence, including national media coverage, demonstrates the Police’s efforts to maintain law and order while safeguarding peaceful protesters. Criminal elements attempting to exploit the protests were however arrested and dealt with according to law.

“The Nigeria Police Force strongly believes that this misleading publication undermines the trust and confidence it has worked diligently to build with Nigerian citizens and residents.

The Force further underscores that such false claims harm the reputation of the organization and demoralize its officers who risk their lives to protect the public.

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“In light of these falsehoods, the NPF has demanded that Amnesty International issues a formal retraction and public apology within seven days.

Failure to comply will prompt the NPF to consider legal actions to protect its reputation”.

Adejobi said the NPF remains committed to its duty of safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians, upholding the law, and earning the trust of the people it serves.

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