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<p>Amnesty International has raised concerns over alleged human rights violations during recent protests in Northern Nigeria. The organization&#8217;s country director, Isa Sanusi, addressed the media, in Kano highlighting findings from field research conducted in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa, and desk research in Maiduguri.</p>
<p>Sanusi reported that 12 people were killed in Kano during protests in Rijiyar Lemo and Kofar Nassarawa, while three were killed between Tafa and Suleja in Niger State. &#8220;People started crying on the issue of hunger. Amnesty International initiated field research to investigate these incidents,&#8221; Sanusi stated. He criticized the use of live ammunition by the police on peaceful protesters in Kano, which contravenes international laws.</p>
<p>Sanusi also highlighted the case of Khalid Aminu, who was allegedly tortured for 68 days by the Department of State Services (DSS). &#8220;They have declared him wanted because he revealed what happened to the public,&#8221; Sanusi added, emphasizing the resilience and tolerance of Nigerians despite these challenges.</p>
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<p>Benedicta Ofili, another Amnesty International representative, welcomed attendees concerned about human rights violations and underscored the importance of bringing these issues to light. &#8220;We invited government agencies responsible for protecting the rights of Nigerians,&#8221; Ofili said. She emphasized that protesting is not a crime and questioned the government&#8217;s actions regarding the rights of protesters.</p>
<p>Aminu Hayatu, involved in the research, explained that Amnesty International conducted interviews with victims, survivors, relatives, eyewitnesses, lawyers, and activists in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kaduna. &#8220;Evidences like bullet holes in walls are important,&#8221; Hayatu noted, stressing the significance of such evidence in documenting the violations.</p>
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<p>Maurice Chukwu, Amnesty International staff member, shared heartbreaking testimonies, including the story of Firdausi, who was killed while buying charcoal, and a five-year-old child who was shot in the head. &#8220;On August 3, Zahraddin Umar was killed, and his father&#8217;s agony was compounded by police denial of the incident through the Kano PPRO Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,&#8221; Chukwu recounted.</p>
<p>In Maiduguri, three fuel attendants were killed, further highlighting the extent of violence during the protests. Sanusi reiterated the importance of addressing these issues to prevent further violations.</p>
<p>Amnesty International&#8217;s findings have sparked discussions on human rights and the need for accountability in Nigeria. The organization called on government agencies to take necessary measures to protect citizens&#8217; rights and uphold international standards.</p>
<p>After their several remarks a document was presented by Isa Sanusi Amnesty country director supported by his staff</p>
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