Between 9 November 2016 and 9 April 2017, over 30,000 people were forcibly evicted from Otodo-Gbame and Ilubirin settlements in Lagos State, a metropolitan city in South-West Nigeria. These evictions were carried out in defiance of court orders, without prior consultations nor adequate notice. Compensation and adequate alternative housing were not provided for evictees. During these forced evictions, security forces and unidentified men killed 11 people. At least 17 people also went missing.

Amnesty International Public Statement

Since the powerful #EndSARS protest, Nigerian authorities have failed to investigate the killing of at least 56 people by the army and police. Many of those arrested for participating in the protest are locked up in jails while several others face trumped-up charges. Take action now to demand justice for those who died standing against police violence in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, women’s rights took a new blow after senators rejected for the third time five bills that sought to promote gender equality in the country. We need to unite in solidarity to end traditions, practices, and laws that harm women. Take action now and demand the National Assembly to reconsider all gender bills.

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Endemic rape under-reported due to stigma, victim blaming 

Endemic rape under-reported due to stigma, victim blaming 

14-year-old Karen-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher, a student of Premier Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, was allegedly raped in her school. She died from complications resulting from the rape a few days later on 22 June 2021. Take action now and join Nigerians in demanding justice for Karen.

Amnesty International Nigeria today launches #TalkYourTruth- a campaign to protect freedom of expression in Nigeria, as critics, journalists and individuals who express dissenting views face intimidation, threats and sometimes arrest by security forces. 

Alarming escalation of attacks, abductions for ransom and frequent killings across Nigeria have left people feeling more unsafe, showing utter failure of the Nigerian authorities to protect lives and properties, said Amnesty International today marking the 60th anniversary of the organization.