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14 Oct, 4 tweets, 2 min read
In our Corruption Survey, @PoliceNG ranked the most corruption institution in Nigeria.
On prevalence of bribery: The police were the most adversely ranked on this indicator. For every 100 police interactions reported by the respondents, there was a bribe paid in 54 interactions.
In the Survey, we made the following recommendations to @NigeriaGov:

• Establish an independent commission of inquiry with subpoena power to conduct a transparent, comprehensive, and impartial investigation into systemic corruption within the Nigeria Police Force;
•Prosecute without delay and according to international fair trial standards anyone implicated in corruption and other serious abuses within the Nigeria Police Force

•Improve financial oversight of the Nigeria Police Force, as follows:
•Require the Nigeria Police Force to publish quarterly budget execution reports
•Order an independent financial audit of the Nigeria Police Force by a qualified auditing company and ensure that the audit report is made public.

#EndSWAT #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria

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More from @SERAPNigeria

13 Oct
BREAKING: We condemn the reported assault today on journalists and protesters including ARISE News staff covering #SARSMUSTEND protests by soldiers in front of @nassnigeria in Abuja.

President Buhari should identify those responsible and ensure that they are brought to justice.
Nigerian authorities should also immediately release #ARISENews cameras and other equipment seized by soldiers at #AbujaProtest.

The assault is the latest in a series of attacks on the media and protesters campaigning for an end to police brutality and corruption in the country
The assault on journalists and protesters is clearly yet another orchestrated attempt by Nigerian authorities to silence those peacefully exercising their human rights.
Journalists should be able to work without being harassed or detained by security agents for doing their job.
Read 7 tweets
12 Oct
On the fundamental right of Nigerian citizens to assemble freely and protest without any inhibition whatsoever, Adekeye JCA once stated that: "Public Order Act should be promulgated to compliment sections 39 and 40 of the Constitution in context and not to stifle or cripple it.
A rally or placard carrying demonstration has become a form of expression of views on current issues affecting government and the governed in a sovereign state. It is a tread recognized and deeply entrenched in the system of governance in civilized countries.
We must borrow a leaf from those who have trekked the rugged path of democracy and are now reaping the dividend of their experience.
Read 4 tweets
12 Oct
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHILE PROTESTING: A THREAD
The right to protest is a fundamental human right [and part of freedom of expression and Nigerians' right to participate in the fight against corruption] guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended] and human rights treaties to which the country is a state party.
The right to peaceful protest limits police powers under the Nigerian Constitution 1999 and human rights treaties to which Nigeria is a state party including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Read 7 tweets
11 Oct
We've sent an Urgent Appeal to Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, urging her to use her leadership position to apply the Commonwealth Charter to hold Nigerian authorities to account for widespread and persistent attacks on peaceful protesters...
...reports of human rights violations and abuses, corruption, impunity, as well as disregard for the rule of law.
We also asked Ms Scotland to urgently consider recommending the suspension of Nigeria from the Commonwealth to the Heads of Government, the Commonwealth Chair-in-office, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth...
Read 35 tweets
11 Oct
BREAKING: We’ve asked Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of @commonwealthsec to apply the Commonwealth Charter to hold @NigeriaGov to account, including by suspension, for widespread & persistent attacks on #EndSARS protesters, rights violations, impunity & corruption
In the letter sent yesterday, we asked Ms Scotland to urgently consider recommending the suspension of Nigeria from the Commonwealth to the Heads of Government, the Commonwealth Chair-in-office, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth.
Such action by the Commonwealth will push the Nigerian government to respect the Commonwealth’s values of human rights, transparency, accountability and the rule of law. It's also commensurate with the gravity of the human rights situation in the country.
Read 7 tweets
9 Oct
BREAKING: We call on the government of President Buhari to immediately take action against all security agents who have today reportedly violently attacked peaceful protesters across the country who are demanding an end to police repression and brutality #EndSarsNow
Nigerian authorities should publicly commit to standing by the victims of police brutality, and ensure that justice is no longer denied or delayed.
President Buhari government should promptly investigate all reports of attacks on protesters and ensure that those suspected to be responsible for crimes against protesters are brought to justice without delay.
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