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The Nigeria Police Force confronts a week of contrasts: a senior officer's promotion to Deputy Inspector General, successful arrests in Oyo State, and serious allegations of brutality against a Lagos content creator.

Nigerian influencer Papaya Ex's allegations of police assault during a midnight vehicle search have sparked a fierce public dispute, with law enforcement countering that she invoked her celebrity status to resist cooperation.

Amnesty International reports 323 deaths in the first 20 days of February across six Nigerian states, as bandit attacks, kidnappings, and police violence compound the nation's security crisis.