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Borno State: Amnesty International urges probe into teenager's death
Updated 08:46 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 11:47 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
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Developing: Amnesty International has appealed to Nigerian authorities to investigate the killing of a teenager, Umar Muhammad, known locally as Gajiye, during a Maulid event in Banki, Bama LGA. The group says the fatal encounter involved a police officer, possibly a Divisional Police Officer. It is calling for accountability and an independent inquiry.
What we know
- Amnesty International issued a public demand for an investigation
- The victim was identified as Umar Muhammad, nicknamed Gajiye
- The alleged shooting occurred at a Maulid celebration in Banki, Bama LGA, Borno State
- A police officer, reported as a DPO, is said to have been involved
Why it matters: Ensuring police actions are examined protects human‑rights standards and public confidence in security forces across Nigeria
Sources
- Amnesty International demands probe into killing of teenager in Borno – Daily Post,
- Amnesty decries wanton killing of teenager by DPO in Borno – The Sun,
Updates
- – Developing story published – 2 outlets
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