AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL HAS condemned the killing of a Niger State footballer, identified as Sani by a policeman under the influence of alcohol in Sabon Gari market under Chanchaga area of the state.
The human rights group reported that the deceased Sani was shot dead by the police while sleeping at his friend’s tea stall.
The human right’s page statement reads, “The Nigerian authorities must immediately and impartially investigate the killing of a footballer Sani by a policeman at New Market Sabon Gari Chanchaga LGA of Niger state. Sani was shot dead by the police while sleeping at his friend’s tea stall.
The Explainer gathered that the killer of Sani was under influence of alcohol and began a shooting spree which claimed the life of the footballer.
“Witnesses told Amnesty International that the killers of Sani were heavily drunk and went on a shooting spree in the community. Sani was buried today”.
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“For decades, Nigeria police had been targeting youth with utter disregard for the rule of law. It is unacceptable that despite many pledges of reforms, the police in Nigeria continue to operate with complete impunity, while fomenting a toxic climate of fear and corruption”, the statement added.
Wasiu Abiodun, the police spokesman in the state, confirmed the incident to The Explainer that matter was reported to police and investigation is underway.
“The Command received the complaint of the alleged shooting this morning, which was reported to have occurred at about 3 a.m. on 10th March 2025 at Angwan-Kaje area of Maitumbi, Minna.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed the DPO Maitumbi to investigate and identify the team who allegedly committed such a heinous act for further necessary action.
“Further development and action taken will be made known to the public in due course,” he stated.
