The Apo Six: The Untold Story of Police Brutality That Shook Nigeria
On June 7, 2005, six young friends left Abuja for a night out and never returned. They were traders and a visitor celebrating together at the Grand Mirage Hotel before encountering a senior police officer. Official reports and court records reveal how officers planted evidence, opened fire without warning, and covered up the killings. Four of the unarmed friends died instantly at a checkpoint, while questions remained unanswered for years. Their deaths sparked national outrage and remain a rallying point in Nigeria’s fight for police accountability and justice. This account draws on judicial commission findings, court documents, and investigative reports.
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