Security Agents still feel respecting human rights is a hindrance to their duties… Expert
A one day workshop on Security and Human Rights has identified why Nigerian Security Agents still feel that respecting the fundamental human rights of citizens hinders the performance of their responsibilities.
Most of the security agents who participated in the workshop which was held in Gombe, expressed the opinion that in most cases, it is only through torture or the use of force that people will be law abiding or an information can be extracted from a suspect.
However, a human right expert and activist, Dr Innocent Ajenogore, a consultant with Lite Africa who was the key resource person during the workshop, said Nigerian security agents would earn the respect of Nigerians and enhance the performance of their responsibilities if they (security agents) execute their functions unde...
