Nigeria: Amputation/legal/medical concern: Bello Garki Zangebi

Bello Garki Zangebi has had his right hand amputated for stealing in Zamfara State, in northern Nigeria. This is the first such punishment carried out since Zamfara State introduced a Sharia (Islamic law) Penal Code in January 2000. Amnesty International is gravely concerned at this development and fears that others may be at imminent risk of the same punishment.

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