The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of Amnesty International offices in Nigeria, alleging there is credible evidence the organisation is working hard to destabilise the country.

The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen Sani Usman said today that the organisation’s attempt to destabilise the nation was reflected through fabrication of fictitious allegations of alleged human rights abuses against the Nigerian security forces.

Usman also alleged the AI had engaged in clandestine sponsorship of dissident groups to protest, as well as making unfounded allegations against the leadership of the Nigerian military, all to destabilise Nigeria.

According to him, the Nigerian branch of Amnesty International that has hitherto been well respected has deviated from the core values, principles and objectives of the original Amnesty International domiciled in the United Kingdom.

“They have tried over the years using Boko Haram terrorist conflicts, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, some activists and now herders-farmers conflicts.

“The NGO is at the verge of releasing yet another concocted report against the military, ostensibly against the Nigerian Army.

“Consequently, Nigerians should be wary of Amnesty International (Nigeria) because its goals are to destabilise Nigeria and to dismember it.

“The Nigerian Army has no option than to call for the closure of Amnesty International offices in Nigeria, if such recklessness continues”, Usman said.

It was not the first time the Nigerian army and Amnesty International would have some misunderstanding over the latter’s various reports on human rights in the country.

More at https://www.akelicious.net/2018/12/breaking-army-wants-amnesty.html

Because they're not as dumb as Nigerians?

Kai! AI should go so ur gross human rights abuses will not he exposed abi?
Our almighty Army cannot stand criticism or scrutiny. Rather than be truthful and mend/improve their ways they attack anyone not as dumb and wicked as they are! Buhari well done o! You are really leading form the front!

Why are they afraid? First it was UNICEF now it is AI

Impossible abi the army want close shop too

If the present govt cannot tolerate democratic norms which promote freedom of speech and information they should just leave.

But for these International watchdogs, the Jihadist would have long conquered Nigeria. No wonder they want them out by any means possible.

what is the big deal about Nigeria? a country with enough hate filled people who are just strange bed fellows............

What the Nigerian Army wants is for AI to leave Nigeria so the Nigerian Army can continue its regime of extra-judicial killings, torture and other forms human rights abuse they visit on defenceless people daily, to go unreported

Hundreds of Shiites muslims- Killed by the Nigerian Army
Hundreds of unarmed IPOB- Murdered by the Nigerian Army


Every Nigerian knows that the Nigerian Army is a terrorist organisation

Hmm...