Nigeria: Jonathan Urged to Repeal Police Force Order 237

12 January 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan has been urged to repeal the Police Force Order 237, which permits officers to use firearms, so as to prevent more casualties in the ongoing nationwide protests which began Monday, over the fuel subsidy removal.

In a statement issued by human rights group, Amnesty International, the group also called on the Nigeria Police Force to stop shooting at protesters and urged the authorities to reform police regulations in line with international standards.

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