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This week a #BBCAfricaEye investigation exposed widespread use of torture by the Nigerian security forces.
That investigation is here 👇
That investigation is here 👇
Videos from social media show that one torture method in particular—a technique known as #tabay—is routinely used against detainees.
A warning: this thread contains disturbing scenes including images of torture.
A warning: this thread contains disturbing scenes including images of torture.
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In 2019, #BBCAfricaEye found a series of disturbing videos—many too graphic to share—on social media.
They show detainees bound in a particular way. And almost all of them were filmed in Nigeria.
This is the story of #tabay…
In 2019, #BBCAfricaEye found a series of disturbing videos—many too graphic to share—on social media.
They show detainees bound in a particular way. And almost all of them were filmed in Nigeria.
This is the story of #tabay…
A warning - This film contains disturbing scenes including images of torture.
So what is #tabay?
In its simplest form, it is a method of restraint. The arms are forced back and tied at the elbows, cutting circulation to the hands. Sustained over hours this can be agonising.
But it’s just the start of a sadistic set of variations…
In its simplest form, it is a method of restraint. The arms are forced back and tied at the elbows, cutting circulation to the hands. Sustained over hours this can be agonising.
But it’s just the start of a sadistic set of variations…
