The attention of the Nigeria Police has been drawn to an on-line publication entitled ‘Welcome to Hell-Fire’: torture and other ill-treatment in Nigeria.
While we do not question the freedom of Amnesty International to earn its relevance and bread, the Nigeria Police takes serious exceptions to some blatant falsehoods and innuendoes contained in that report.
While the
Nigeria Police and other operators in the criminal justice sector are
undergoing systematic reforms, and aligning themselves with the demands of democracy,
there is no gain saying the fact that the Nigeria Police Force has since
improved its operational efficiency and effectiveness. Since the dawn of
democracy in 1999, the Nigeria Police Force has significantly improved on its
human rights records, owing largely to training and re-training, community policing,
attitudinal change and structural transformation.
In its
report under reference, Amnesty International did admit in its methodology that
it visited some Police Formations and interviewed some family members of
suspects. At no time in its report, did Amnesty speak or interface with the
Police authorities. This obviously shows their disdain and apparent lack of character
where the democratic tenets of fair hearing are concerned.
The report
covered a seven year period of 2007-2014. I dare say that some of the issues
raised have since been dispensed with and settled.
Of a
truth, torture or ill-treatment is not, repeat, NOT an official policy of the
Nigeria Police.
The Code
of Conduct of Officers, as well as our Regulations prohibit torture and
incivility to members of the public. We are versed with international best
practices, and the dictates of the Nigerian Constitution as regards human
rights. So the Police do not routinely torture suspects. It is not systemic or
endemic. Whenever instances of human rights abuses are brought to the notice of
superintending officers, the offending personnel are promptly sanctioned in
line with the laws and regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, Nigeria Police
Force has a zero tolerance for corruption and abuse of power. There is no Immunity for impunity in
Nigeria Police Force.
Besides, the
Nigeria Police is women-friendly. We do not target sex workers, nor routinely
adopt rape as a weapon. Instead, the Police has established a family and human
trafficking unit to protect the rights of women, children and the vulnerable
members of our society.
However, the
Nigeria Police Force shall meticulously scan through the document, and
investigate any current human rights abuses linked to any officer or formation.
Any identified and established case of malfeasance or misconduct shall be
treated in line with the laws and regulations.
We crave
the indulgence of Amnesty International to, for the first time, furnish the
Police with specific details of its allegations to enable us reach the ends of
justice for the alleged victims, and to improve our service delivery.
The
Nigeria Police Force remains responsive to the yearnings of Nigerians for
improved safety and security.
Ag.CP
EMMANUEL OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
Lol...Police is your helper and friend...for real?
ReplyDeleteDoes this CP Emmanuel actually believe himself?
DeleteThe police Is yr friend. LOL
DeleteAbsolute indecency! Nigeria shouldn't be likened to hell..this country's future is bright and shining already. 2tim 2:1-2. BishopDammy#
ReplyDeleteWasn't expecting them to ownup to the allegation.
ReplyDeleteLook out how their statement presented the NPF in a good light,this same police that can kill people because of mere #20 or #50.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Don't mind the animals in black. I believe AI any day.
DeleteThat is ehn! Kai Nigeria is finished! Blatant lies!
Deleteok na
ReplyDeletefreebrowsing free at www.9jahub.com
Stories, even a toddler knws its true wat amnesty international published... Liers everywhr
ReplyDeleteLinda u for use police picture na. Wetin army do u?
ReplyDeleteWe ave heard women friendly indeed.indi eke.
ReplyDeleteNigerian police should shut their dirty mouth......go to panti and see what they do to people everyday.....thousands in prison for years because they had no money to settle the police....bastards
ReplyDeleteOkay.
ReplyDeleteI understandeth not.....
ReplyDeleteWhatsup with the babbling
That response didnt doesnt describe the Nigerian Police I knw. Maybe scotland Yard, definitely not naija
ReplyDeleteAbi o. Lies from the pit of hell.
DeleteIn as much as I dnt rili lik amnesty international, NPF are equally lying big time!! Leave all this essay writing and cause effective reform in the force my advice to the IG.
ReplyDeleteTrue the NPF is not something you can write home about but I bet you if you read that article; which I haven't, I dare say the way they paint the police will make Nigeria hell literally and figuratively! The same way a British report claimed Abuja was a city of stolen lands, yet America; a largely English speaking country, has states bearing the name of native indians; who are also non-existent cos they were wiped out and also Mexican names! My point? Well sensationalization is such a strange thing in modern media! Anything to gain readership!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to PROVE you wrong Mr Ojukwu, maybe now we can explore this opportunity to finally address this truly embarrassing behaviour of the Nigerian police force....some photos and videos would be made available.
ReplyDeleteSupported
DeleteGBAM!!!
ReplyDeletewateva! Badguy.com
ReplyDeleteLol, see lies.
ReplyDeleteWe all know Nigerian police na,
The way you treat people badly
Instead of protecting the people you rather hurt people.
We all know and stop denying what we all know you do
Nigeria police can't do without bride. It's has been embedded under their skin, pass thru their vein, circulate by their blood stream & flush into their system.
ReplyDeleteBORN TO SHINE!!!
Only someone who does not live in Nigeria will believe all this crap written in this Police statement. I prefer armed robbers to Nigerian Police cos the policemen r much more dangerous and a bigger threat to my life and wellbeing.
ReplyDeleteSharrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrap police is a thief if they arrest u they'll molest u any how, I was driven along benin city if u see d way they block me embarrass me like criminal, I hate nigeria police, most of them re stupid mad.
ReplyDeletenigeria police can never be your friend. they always exhibit animal traits and suboptimal mental reasoning. i pray nigeria government in the future should screen individuals who want to join the force for psychiatric diseases.
ReplyDeleteThunder fire dem dere!!!!!!!!! Murderers!!!!! Rotten corrupted maggots!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, The Nigeria Police is NOT a part of the FORCE. They are no more known as the Nigeria Police Force but simply NP. :)
ReplyDeletenigerian police! May God save people from ur ravages in d land.ive been a victim of senseless arrest which i only realised wat i was arrested for while i was in d cell handcuffed like a criminal.there was a fight two days before d day i was walking past d said location.i cried out to be heard and no one i say no one cared to listen.even human right office located within dat useless area c at iponri cudnt attent to me while i pleaded.my 10k u thieves collected carry a heavy curse which i knelt down to place on it on ur 20th generations.all d cells are filled wit innocent people.they are afraid of the real thiefs which they are.business centre everywhere in d name of police station.they are only perfect in cover up
ReplyDeleteI believe the only Nigerians that truely believe that the police is their friend are either hardened criminals or politician! As a law abiding citizen, I always feel insecure and unsafe whenever I meet the police anywhere, especially on highways.
ReplyDeleteUntil the NP treat suspects as 'inocent until proven guilty' rather than 'every citizen is a suspect and every suspect is guilty until proven beyond reasonable and intuitive doubts, all bad allegations levelled against the NP can only be understatements. There are simply too many bad eggs in the Force.
ReplyDeleteA question for the IGP and the NP Commission: How come that so far, there is not one comment here that supports the refutal statement by the police spokesman?
ReplyDeleteDo Nigerians just hate their police or the police have NOT realy dealt fairly with most inocent citizens?
You hate police because you are criminals.
ReplyDeleteall over the world Nigerians are known to be. Criminals
so tell me how can criminals ever like police police fired 6 shots to a defenseless teenage guy in America amnesty whatever did not call them devil.
but they can call you anything here because you will always use left hand to point to your fathers house
I hate d people's and i will continue to hate them or less Ajeromi police station@Ajekunle own me apology,last year in berger junction along apapa way one stupid policeman with in gang hold me for raide,i need to pay money before them free me
ReplyDeletewere they expecting them to ownup before??
ReplyDeletesee bloody lairs
ReplyDeletethere are several vidoes of them beating up women on the streets of nigeria
talkless of private
see bloody lairs
ReplyDeletethere are several vidoes of them beating up women on the streets of nigeria
talkless of private
Which all said is true but we all know it's not
ReplyDeleteNigerian police and the military are very brutal .
ReplyDeleteThey are deceiving themselves not the world. We all know the truth.
ReplyDeletePardon my use of the phrase " God punish you Oga PRO" how dare you say you do not torture. To hell with you. I am a legal practitioner and from the little I've personally seen in your so called anti-robbery holdings,gosh you can't be human to subject the devil to such physical and psychological torture. Mr PRO no make God curse you. Admit the wrongs and work or righting them.
ReplyDeleteNigerian Police una no dey shame? how can you openly lie to the public? This report shows how indecent and insincere your organization is.
ReplyDeleteNigerian Police una no dey shame? how can you openly lie to the public? This report shows how indecent and insincere your organization is.
ReplyDeleteNigerian Police una no dey shame? how can you openly lie to the public? This report shows how indecent and insincere your organization is.
ReplyDeleteNigerian Police una no dey shame? how can you openly lie to the public? This report shows how indecent and insincere your organization is.
ReplyDeletePolice is just like a catalyst Involving them is like fueling a burning bush. They cant be my friend since i don't thrive in illegal or corrupt activities where i can always sort them with money.
ReplyDeleteThe entire system is a flop and needs to be reviewed.
Na wah for this report oh, No be the same police wey we know, abeg mak dem look bush jawe.
ReplyDeleteWhat the Amnesty said is the truth about Nigeria police. You can imagine SARS arresting you on a very flimsy excuses that what they will do first is to seize your phones.
ReplyDeleteThey wont care how your relations will contact you. Then begin a hellish journey of no return if you are unfortunate. Nigerian police needs total overhauling, most of them are animals in human skin. Just only few are enlighten. Amnesty International are absolute right in accessing Nigeria police
liar u guys are murderous people.
ReplyDeleteThe police should conduct their own survey and let's see the outcome.
ReplyDeletethis soul called Emmanuel ojukwu just want to live up to d former PRO foot step frank mba,, by coming out to deceive himself,, finking he is deceivimg nigerian,, wel u most nt lie to make the Acting IG knw u are doing ur job, please knw diaris God,
ReplyDeleteCan someone tells me which account nigeria police dey remit money wey dem collect from people for bail, sars has arrest me twice for no reason and collect over 160k from me,until I set them up with my lawyer b4 God save me police are damn asshole .
ReplyDeleteSpent 5 days at police army joint task force cell in the 90's . The cell was called hellfire. On the 4th day I made up my mind to try to run for it, is either I got away or I got shot, at least either way the torture will end one way or the other.
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