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Security Operatives Kill Protesters Of Fulani Herdsmen Killings

  • Date of Occurrence
    July 22, 2016
  • State/Country
    Plateau State, Nigeria
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Security Operatives killed four youths and injured three in Bokkos Local Council who were protesting against the murder of their traditional ruler, the Saf Ron Kulere, Lazarus Agai and three of his family members who were allegedly shot to death by suspected Fulani Herdsmen.

Actions Taken

The State Government placed the Bokko Local Council communities under a 24-hour curfew in order to prevent an escalation of the crisis.

Details
  • State/Country
    Plateau State
  • Perpetrator
    Men of the Nigerian Army, attached to the Special Task Force on Jos Crisis were indicted
  • Legal Foundation
    Sections 39 and 40 of the Constitution guarantees freedoms of expression and assembly
Location
  • Plateau State, Nigeria

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Region
  • North Central
Rights & Freedom Violated
  • Freedom of Association & Assembly
Mode of Attacks
  • Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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