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According to THE NATION, Amnesty International has proclaimed that nearly 1,000 people, mostly suspected Islamist militants, died in Nigerian jails in the first half of this year.
“The evidence we’ve gathered suggested that hundreds of people died in military custody in 2013 alone. This is a staggeringly high figure that requires urgent action by the Nigerian government,” Reuters reportedly quoted Lucy Freeman, Amnesty International’s deputy Africa director.
According to Amnesty International, some of the 950 victims were suspected to have been executed but many died because of the harsh, overcrowded conditions of the jails.
Some starved to death and others died after being shot or badly beaten then getting no medical attention.
Military spokesman, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade, said the army had not yet seen the report but would respond when they get it.
The government’s position is that detainees are well treated and rare cases of abuse dealt with.
