At least 18 people have been killed by security forces during the enforcement of lockdown to control the pandemic in Nigeria.
The enforcement agencies have caused more death than the Covid 19. According to Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) the country has confirmed.
The National Human Rights Commission said in a report released on Wednesday that it has received and documented “105 complaints of incidents of human rights violations perpetuated by security forces” in 24 states including Abuja.
It also said “there were eight documented incidents of extra judicial killings leading to 18 deaths.”
Eight of those killed were by correction officers in Kaduna State, seven were killed by the police and the army were responsible for two killings. A local vigilante in the southwest was responsible for killing one person.
The commission has accused the security agents of “excessive or disproportionate use of force, abuse of power, corruption and non adherence to national and international laws, best practices and rules of engagement.”