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Torture and Inhumane Acts in Nigeria: The Nigerian Government’s Response to Human Rights Violations and the Impact of the Democratic System on Individuals’ Lives 

Taiwo Justice Olorunlana^1*

Abstract

Often carried out by law enforcement authorities, military personnel, and other government institutions, torture and inhumane acts remain major human rights issues for Nigeria. Reports of violence, extrajudicial punishments, and coercive interrogation techniques continue notwithstanding constitutional protections and international human rights duties. The frequency of torture in Nigeria is investigated in this paper together with its underlying causes: political corruption, economic instability, and systematic mishandling of human rights. The study also examines the Nigerian government’s reaction to violations of human rights, the function of international organizations, and the effect of democratic government on the safeguarding of personal liberties. This paper emphasizes the pressing necessity of policy reforms, law enforcement training, and diplomatic interventions to eradicate torture and promote human dignity by means of legislative frameworks, historical settings, and case studies. Among the recommendations include tightening legal responsibility, using intelligence-based interrogation methods, and improving global cooperation to stop violations of human rights.

Keywords:

Torture; human rights violations; police brutality; military abuse; democracy; rule of law; corruption; economic instability; legal framework; Nigeria; intelligence-based interrogation; extrajudicial punishment; policy reform