Amnesty International demands justice for footballer killed by drunk policeman
Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded justice for slain Minna footballer, Sani, who was allegedly killed by a drunk policeman.
Mr Sani was allegedly shot dead in Minna, Niger State on Monday at his neighbourhood tea stall without committing any crime.
Amnesty International in a statement condemned the unchecked brutality of the force, stating, “For decades, Nigeria police had been targeting youth with utter disregard for the rule of law.
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“The Nigerian authorities must immediately and impartially investigate the killing of a footballer Sani by a policeman at New Market Sabon Gari Chanchaga LGA of Niger state.
“Sani was shot dead by the police while sleeping at his friend’s tea stall.
“Witnesses told Amnesty International that the killers of Sani were heavily drunk and went on a shooting spree in the community. Sani has already been buried.
“Nigerian police frequently use routine patrols to carry out gross human rights violations, including extra-judical executions, harassment, torture and extortion.
“It is unacceptable that despite many pledges of reforms, the police in Nigeria continue to operate with complete impunity, while fomenting a toxic climate of fear and corruption.”
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