06.03.2007 - Source: US Department of State

Imo State: Police carried out reprisal attacks after youths rioted to protest police roadblocks; at least 4 protestors were killed ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2006") [ID 19499]

"In April police in the Njaba local government area of Imo State carried out reprisal attacks after youths rioted outside the local police station to protest police roadblocks in the area. Police arrested 50 persons, and at least four protestors died. Villagers reported that police were responsible for burning property in the area, resulting in damage estimated at over $11.7 million (1.5 billion naira). The government did not announce formal prosecution proceedings against the arrested youths, who were believed to remain in detention at year's end."

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