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In this powerful and deeply unsettling nonfiction novel, Dili Nwankwo unearths the harrowing events behind one of Nigeria's darkest and most controversial police brutality cases-the Apo Six killings. The Apo Six: Uncovering the Truth Behind Nigeria's Most Notorious Police Killing traces the chilling night in 2005 when six young people-five Igbo traders and a female companion-were gunned down in cold blood on the streets of Abuja. Their only ""crime""? The girl had refused the advances of a vindictive police officer at a nightclub. What followed was a calculated execution, cover-ups by security forces, and years of delayed justice that exposed the deep rot within Nigeria's policing and judicial systems. Blending meticulous research with gripping storytelling, Nwankwo presents not just the facts, but the human stories behind the headlines-the victims' dreams, the families' grief, and the nationwide outrage that followed. He peels back layers of lies, intimidation, and systemic failure, asking: How does a country heal when those sworn to protect are the perpetrators of horror? This book is a vital read for anyone interested in human rights, justice, and the enduring fight against police brutality in Nigeria. Raw, unflinching, and deeply moving, The Apo Six forces us to confront uncomfortable truths-and demand better.

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