According to Vanguard, Amnesty International is focusing attention on Imo State Police’s anti‑kidnapping unit known as ‘Tiger Base’ following renewed allegations of torture, unlawful detention and deaths in custody.
The report said the spotlight has intensified public pressure on security agencies, with calls for independent investigations and stronger oversight of detention practices and interrogation methods.
Investigative reporting by FIJ described a pattern of alleged abuses linked to the unit, referencing claims of “torture, unlawful detention and deaths” and documenting previous allegations around the facility.
The Imo Police Command has pushed back in separate coverage by The Guardian, describing reports of abuses at the detention facility as false and insisting the unit operates within the law.
Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is a familiar accountability cycle: allegations surface, police deny, public outrage spikes, and then attention fades without systemic change. The real test is whether there is an independent inquiry with transparent outcomes, and whether detainee access to lawyers/medical care improves. Watch for responses from the Police Service Commission, the National Human Rights Commission, and any court-driven disclosures.
Source: Vanguard — 14 Dec 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/amnesty-zeroes-in-on-imo-tiger-base-over-alleged-human-rights-abuse/)
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