Urgent Action: Detained protesters denied medical care

At least 15 members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) including two children are suffering from gunshot wounds and

At least 15 members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) including two children are suffering from gunshot wounds and need urgent medical attention. The IMN members were injured when police used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse a peaceful protest they were participating in. They have been denied access to medical care and to their lawyers or family members since their arrest on 22 July. 

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PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

Please write urgently in your own words or using the template letter in English to:

Mohammed Adamu

The Inspector General of Police

Force Headquarters

Loius Edet House

Shehu Shagari Way

Area 11 Garki

Abuja, Nigeria 

Email: [email protected]

Salutation: Dear Sir

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.

HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE ADESOLA OGUNTADE High Commission for the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Nigeria House 9 Northumberland Avenue WC2N 5BX 020 7839 1244 Fax 020 7839 8746 [email protected] / [email protected]

Please check with your section before sending appeals after the above date.