Amnesty demands probe into death of 16-year-old in custody of Katsina police

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to investigate the alleged torture and killing of 16-year-old Bishir Malam Dauda while in police custody in Katsina. The organization claims Bishir was tortured to death by officers after being arrested for the alleged theft of a bag of soya beans. Amnesty condemned a pattern of human rights violations by the police, demanding that all officers involved be identified and prosecuted.