It’s Unacceptable, Amnesty International Condemns Attack On Obaseki
Amnesty International strongly condemns the barbaric and unlawful abduction and humiliation of Mr. Pedro Obaseki — a renowned Nigerian filmmaker, who was attacked and stripped on Sunday by thugs at Uwa Primary School, where he went to play football. After being stripped naked Mr. Obaseki was dragged through the streets over alleged comments at a public gathering.
The incident shared in a viral video shows chilling disregard for human dignity. The mob were carrying arms and chanting death songs through the streets while dragging Mr. Obaseki and making him to beg for his life.
The palace of the Oba of Benin where he was dragged to — in a show of antediluvian culture — and in utter disregard for human dignity and the rule of law must distance itself from such bizarre impunity.
What happened to Mr. Obaseki is unlawful and shows complete disdain for due process. The Nigerian police @PoliceNG must investigate the incident and ensure that all those suspected of involvement in this crime are brought to justice.
What happened in Benin city on Sunday is unacceptable in a free society. It is also prohibited under international human rights law and standards aimed at safeguarding human dignity and protecting people from violence.
