EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS BY GOVERNMENT AND NON-STATE ACTORS AND VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS
Abstract
This study examines extrajudicial killings by government and non-state actors,
as well as abuse and violation of human rights, which have been a major
challenge in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Both state and non-state actors have been
implicated in the perpetration of these violations, resulting in a climate of fear,
insecurity, and mistrust among the population. The Nigerian government has a
legal obligation to protect the rights of its citizens, including the rights to life,
education, and health, which are enshrined in the Nigerian constitution and
international human rights law. However, the failure to hold perpetrators
accountable has perpetuated a culture of impunity, leading to more abuses.
Urgent action is needed by the Nigerian government and law enforcement
agencies to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable, provide adequate
compensation and redress to victims, and implement comprehensive reforms
to strengthen the rule of law and respect for human rights.
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