Bowoto v. Chevron: How Chevron Pays, Houses, Transports, Schedules, and Directs the Nigerian Police and Military

Through its subsidiary, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Chevron directs the notorious Nigerian military and police forces that commit gross human rights abuses on its behalf. Yet in its public face, Chevron pretends that it has no more involvement than an American would have if she simply called the police to report a crime. The evidence tells the true story:

“It is apparent that [Chevron Nigeria] and [Nigerian forces] had a much closer relationship than the traditional relationship between private parties and law enforcement officials in this country. The [Nigerian forces] were on the [Chevron Nigeria] payroll and engaged in extensive security work for [Chevron Nigeria]. [Chevron Nigeria] did not simply dial 911.”
— Federal Judge Susan Illston, August 14, 2007