The Nigeria Police Force has issued a rebuttal to Amnesty International, which claimed that thirteen individuals had died during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests and alleged that security forces used lethal tactics and firearms against protesters.
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In response, the Nigeria Police Force issued an official press release providing a detailed account of the incidents during the protest that started on August 1, 2024.
According to the police, the actual number of fatalities from the first two days of protests stands at seven. “We have carefully reviewed the incidents and can confirm that the number of deaths is seven, not thirteen. Our primary goal has been to manage the protests professionally and with restraint,” the police stated.
