President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledge the receipt of the Amnesty International report on Nigeria titled “Nigeria: Stories of horror in their own words” and has promised to investigate the report.

A statement by the senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Mal. Garba Shehu in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday, said that President Buhari has received the report which he says contains many disturbing allegations.

According to Shehu, President Buhari assured his administration will study the document and act appropriately.
“I assure you that your report will be looked into,” President Buhari said.

He said without meaning to prejudice the outcome of any investigation, Nigerians needed to be reassured that “this administration will leave no stone unturned to promote the rule of law, and deal with all cases of human rights abuses.

“Respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law are the life and soul of the democratic system. We will not tolerate or condone impunity and reckless disregard for human rights.”

The Defence Headquarters in a statement has noted with dismay the gruesome allegations made by the Amnesty International against some senior military officers serving and retired of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is unfortunate that all effort made in the allegation was geared towards continuation of blackmail against the military hierarchy in which the organisation had embarked upon as far back as the inception of military’s action against terrorist in the North East.

The officers mentioned in the report have no reason, whatsoever, to indulge in the allegation made against them. It is unfortunate that the organisation just went out to gather names of specified senior officers, in a calculated attempt to rubbish their reputation as well as the image of the military. The action, no doubt, depicts more of a premeditated indictment aimed at discrediting the country for whatever purpose.

Each of the previous allegations had been thoroughly responded to and cleared in the public and officially. The title down to the body of the allegation smacks of the extreme bias, which is disturbing coming from an otherwise reputable organisation that is expected to be Just and fair to all. Unfortunately in this case, has taken a premeditated position, which is far from noble.

It is curious that a body that has never been able to seriously condemn terror in Nigeria now claims to have done an extensive research with the aim of discrediting the nation’s effort at curtailing terror.

It is clear that Amnesty International (AI) becomes more active in presenting distractive allegations whenever the terrorists are losing ground in the battle. It is very unfortunate that Amnesty International has used this report to further confirm its questionable interest in the counter-terrorism effort in Nigeria.

It will be recalled that the Joint Investigation Team was set up by the Defence Headquarters as part and parcel of efforts to ensure that no detainee suffer unjustly. The detention facilities were thrown open for visits and inspections by independent bodies such as International Committee of the Red Cross and other reputable international organisations and personalities.

Amnesty International is advised to stop playing the role of an irritant coming up loudly only when the terrorists are losing out and remaining silent or complacent whenever the terrorist heightens its atrocities. It is unfair to persist in effort to discredit Nigerian military by seeking all avenues to stigmatise individual officers of the nation’s military purely to satisfy an agenda against the security agencies and image of Nigeria before the international community.

The Nigerian Armed Forces is quite conscious of the fact that the operation has prompted the need to save citizens from abuse of their rights by mindless terrorists. Accordingly, the forces have continued to state and restate its commitment to the rights of Nigerians and all its citizens while prosecuting its anti-terrorism campaign. It is very unfortunate that Amnesty International has chosen to ignore all the responses and clarifications provided to its enquires by the authorities.

It is unfair to rely on records or reports provided by certain disgruntled elements or faceless collaborators who have axe to grind with the system as evidence against officers who have been conscientiously doing their duty to defend the nation and her citizens.

For avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian military does not encourage or condone abuse of human rights neither will any proven case be left unpunished. The kind of impunity being alleged by Amnesty International has no place in the Nigerian military. Every officer in the field is responsible for his action and is duly held accountable. So far, no allegation has been sufficiently proved against those whom Amnesty International is so desperate to convict.

The statistics are largely spurious or manipulated to satisfy a clandestine motive. Indeed, the loud publicity given to these damning allegations suggests an intention to blackmail the military and particular senior officers rather than a sincere advise to the government. This cruel tendency is not new, despite the timing.

The Nigerian military therefore rejects the biased and concocted report provided by Amnesty International. Additional definite response will be provided subsequently as deemed necessary.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/buhari-to-probe-amnesty-international-report-on-torture/#sthash.qxu2gjlR.dpuf

This is a man of his words.

Things must surely go on smoothly.

Not like that fake former dullard clueless man.

well.....that was one very long read. Didn't need to complete it to make my comment.

Sai bvabva!!!!!!















One day......one day........i will be the first to comment on a lalasticlala thread. One day.........

We are watchin...

Good one from buhari keep on killing the spirits of our soldiers.

Fvck amnesty whatever
God bless our soldiers

We keep hearing , but not seeing him on tv

https://www.nairaland.com/2356911/president-buhari-team-havent-been#34416851

Get to work PMB....no time for sentimental bullshhhi

The judicial system should get ready dis year...so much more for dem...

Great words from a great man
All we want now is to start seeing development, hope it comes pretty soon

Several questions need to be answered by the service chiefs. Even in dealing with blood sucking terrorists, the rules of engagement must be observed, this is a new dispensation and Nigerians must learn to be objective and eschew sentiments in dealing with right and wrong.

Kudos to my dear President for his prompt response to this issue amidst competing priorities.

Fp don tire me

Ok baba u can go on

D guy don dhe dance to d tune of d "west"

The same army you want to put in harm's way against boko haram. You people will soon wear the uniform.

U.S. official: 10,000-plus ISIS fighters killed in 9-month campaign

I hope the US observed the human rights of this 10,000 demons too.

BabaOneChance, u talk too much...start acting!
Too much talk is the reason Amadi my neighbour missed his American Visa!

Just imagine what came out of the people now defending the service chiefs;

thwarrior72:
Pathetic....If I were u I would be so ashamed of my tribe & my religion, if an infidel Ihejirika is using northern Muslims to bomb & destroy my region. Is that how gullible ur tribe & religion is?, easily manipulated brainwashed into self destruct......Igbos must be master brainwashers of gullible aboookis

It's no wonder they are now attacking Amnesty International for investigating war crimes. Sad really.

Great

It is the least he could do honestly. We all understand in war, there must be collateral damages but such damages must not be DELIBERATE.

I'm all for killing those terrorists even without trial but totally against our soldiers rounding up and wiping out entire villagers in the name of fighting terrorists. I watched one of the videos on how the civilian JTF distinguish Boko Haram fighters from civilians and almost came close to tears with the realisation even myself could be tagged a terrorist going by their methods- you are stripped and beaten until you confess, and if you don't, they say you are strong headed because you are a terrorist!! Can you imagine the horror! It implies that whether or not you confess, you are dead!

What some of our men in uniform exhibit at the battle front they do in lesser measure in our cities when they go to banks or filling stations, or man check points. They harass and molest civilians and even police sometimes.

I bet the probe would only go to fish out the bad eggs amongst them and let those who know just how to do the job continue to do so for the glory and honour of this great nation.

So help us God.

Good action

Na dis one this kunu drinker wan carry for head like galla abi? Buhari your boys still killing everyday.
Go and quench your fire.... thought they've accomplished their mission....


















Quote me not

Action!!!!!

I almost fell asleep reading this post...the point was made in the first four paragraphs, the rest of the read nearly bore me to death. Anyway,ifyou have problem lasting long in bed, hit me up on BBM- 7C22F6EC.

Waste of time

I'm beginning to have issues with this amnesty dudes. They just keep trying to poke their noses into other peoples business.

However, I support that ihejirika should be probed. The man is a slowpoke.

If Buhari probes any Nigerian soldier
I'll know that he is an American puppet

Sai baba Sai Buhari

3G....2G...G...g...q...c...i...,, glo why? Why do you deny me FTC always why?