Benue State University, Makurdi

A Bird’s Eye view of the Frameworks for the Prohibition of Torture Under International Law and Nigerian Legal System: Parallels, Problems, and Prospects

Ejembi, P.A. Ejembi, O.J.** Shima, V.A.*** Raphael, U.M.****

Abstract

This article presents overviews of the regimes for the prohibition of torture under international law and Nigerian law. Adopting the doctrinal research methodology, the article finds that despite Nigeria’s robust regulatory regimes for the prohibition of torture, there has been widespread use of torture by law enforcement officials against suspects. These infractions have caused untold hardship and sometimes resulted in death of the victims. The article recommends that the government should establish an independent agency to investigate and monitor activities of law enforcement agencies in the country. It makes a case for concerted efforts by the government in collaboration with experts in the field of human rights to establish pragmatic programmes aimed at training law enforcement officials regarding the prohibition of torture and to enlighten citizens about their legal rights and the ways they may seek legal redress in the event that their right to freedom from torture is violated.

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