A human rights group, Prison Inmate Development Initiative (PIDI-Nigeria) has demanded that the states and federal government, in the spirit of equity and justice, release all inmates serving in various jail terms in correctional centres across the country.

According to the group, if repentant members of the dreaded Boko haram fighters that were captured in action by the security can be released by the Nigerian Government, then other repentant prisoners should also be set free.

Addressing a press conference in Bauchi on Sunday, the Executive Director of the group, Mbami Iliya Sabka said, “PIDI-Nigeria hereby, demand that both the state and federal governments release with immediate effect, all inmates serving in various correctional facilities (Prisons) whom are now repented Ex-Offenders just like the Boko Haram Prisoners”.

The Prison Inmate Development Initiative (PIDI-Nigeria) had been, over the years, advocating for the rights of key population in Nigeria, especially those in conflict with the criminal justice systems (CSJ).

The group while applauding President Muhammedu Buhari for assenting to the Correctional Service Act last year as part of reforming the criminal justice system said the law has empowered the state Controller of Correctional Services in Section 1(3) and Section 10 of the act to rehabilitate and reform offenders for reintegration and not the Nigerian Army.

He recalled that the Nigerian Army (NA) recently claimed to have negotiated, rehabilitated, reformed and reintegrated alleged Boko Haram terrorists who are prisoners to move freely into the society.

“Mr. President, we know that you are fully aware that ‘terrorism’ is a crime against humanity and human rights, which threatens and endangers the peace and the security of mankind”. The group stressed.

The executive director who noted that PIDI-Nigeria is not against or opposing the released of ex-Boko Haram fighters pointed out that, “as an organization, we had recently succeeded in securing the release of one alleged Boko haram “inmate” through a bail application in the federal high Court of Nigeria, judicial division in Bauchi”.

The group which drew the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari to the non-implementation of the Correctional Service Act 2019 as assented by him, said inmates are still warehoused more than the capacity of the correctional facilities.

According to the rights group, “the law, in section 12( has already empowered the comptroller of correctional service to reject additional inmates above facility under their watch”.

“Investigation showed that Nigerian government discriminates against other class of victims that came in conflict with the law and gave more preferential and juicy treatment only to terrorist “Boko Haram” fighters”. The rights group alleged.

The group said further that, “in Nigeria, the socio-political context is very hostile and harsh to; LGBTQI, Kidnappers, armed robbers, murderers and other petty prisoners/offenders who are faced with unique legal and social challenges not experienced by non-terrorist offenders by the Nigeria government”.

“However; the 1999 constitution section 15. (1) The motto of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress. (2) Accordingly, national integration shall be actively encouraged, whilst discrimination on the grounds of place of origin, sex, religion, status, ethnic or linguistic association or ties shall be prohibited”, Sabka explained.

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PIDI-Nigeria averred that, “from the provisions of the laws in Nigeria, no crime that is committed by those class of prisoners/offenders that the “Boko Haram” fighters have not committed”.

According to the group, “Boko haram kill, rob, rape, mutilate, maim, Sodomized, Steal and even form a regional government in Nigeria”.

The group decried that, even as the war between the Nigerian government and the terrorists Boko haram has not ended, many of its fighters have been released from custody by the Nigerian Military and with a proposed bill for the creation of an agency for them that is now before the National assemble.

The human rights group called on the government to equally create an agency that will rehabilitate LGBTQI, Kidnappers, Arm Robbers, Murderers and other petty ex-prisoners/offenders for the interest of justice.

“This class of offenders should also be considered without any form of discrimination in accordance with the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria as amended or PIDI-Nigeria will seek for redress to this class of key population in court”. Sabka vowed.

SourceL https://ohafia-tv.com/release-of-repentant-boko-haram-rights-group-demands-same-to-all-inmates-in-correctional-centres/02/03/2020/

My brother let them save their energy. The country is gone already

Lol. Everyone is expert in security, political science, health, foreign policy and a journalist because of social media. People who surrendered in War are different from convicted people inside prison.

The Rule of Surrender in International Humanitarian Law

Abstract
Under international humanitarian law it is prohibited to make the object of attack a person who has surrendered. This article explores the circumstances in which the act of surrender is effective under international humanitarian law and examines, in particular, how surrender can be achieved in practical terms during land warfare in the context of international and non-international armed conflict.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/israel-law-review/article/rule-of-surrender-in-international-humanitarian-law/714B1EAB954811EB2907A046EA069504/core-reader

Human Rights Group is Right.

Imagine!

Are these people expecting one Dullard like that to understand what they wrote?

Aside cow languages, he understands nothing!

During Yardua/Gej/PDP govt,what graduates and youths corps members should have been enjoying were given to militants all in the name of amnesty. Militants were paid huge allowances and even sent abroad for trainings and seminars. This legislature is now also planning to reciprocate the gesture by doing the same thing for murderous terrorists. Imagine terrorists that should have been facing the firing squad, lethal injection or death by hanging are being pampered
Meanwhile, graduates and youths corps members that should have been enjoying these benefits are suffering. May God help us.

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tsephanyah:
Lol. Everyone is expert in security, political science, health, foreign policy and a journalist because of social media. People who surrendered in War are different from convicted people inside prison.

The Rule of Surrender in International Humanitarian Law

Abstract
Under international humanitarian law it is prohibited to make the object of attack a person who has surrendered. This article explores the circumstances in which the act of surrender is effective under international humanitarian law and examines, in particular, how surrender can be achieved in practical terms during land warfare in the context of international and non-international armed conflict.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/israel-law-review/article/rule-of-surrender-in-international-humanitarian-law/714B1EAB954811EB2907A046EA069504/core-reader

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In fact this gesture should be extend to Evan. He deserves it more than bokoharam. Yeye country

shigoslim:
In fact this gesture should be extend to Evan. He deserves it more than bokoharam. Yeye country

What of wadume the kidnapper?

tsephanyah:
Lol. Everyone is expert in security, political science, health, foreign policy and a journalist because of social media. People who surrendered in War are different from convicted people inside prison.

The Rule of Surrender in International Humanitarian Law

Abstract
Under international humanitarian law it is prohibited to make the object of attack a person who has surrendered. This article explores the circumstances in which the act of surrender is effective under international humanitarian law and examines, in particular, how surrender can be achieved in practical terms during land warfare in the context of international and non-international armed conflict.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/israel-law-review/article/rule-of-surrender-in-international-humanitarian-law/714B1EAB954811EB2907A046EA069504/core-reader

War is between two countries ...this is a terrorist group they committed treason

mrvitalis:

War is between two countries ...this is a terrorist group they committed treason

including non international Armed conflict.. read the law

We Only Release Those Fighting For Islam And allah As Seen In Quran

tsephanyah:
including non international Armed conflict.. read the law

U mean same international law that give poepl right to referendum that Nigeria refused to obey ?

I blame southern politicians for allowing this rubbish ...say me I be senators we for done luck national assembly by now cos I go done scatter everywhere

If Boko haram makes a cease fire agreement with Nig govt and respect it for one or two years and then FG comes with idea of giving them Amnesty, that would have been understandable,but amnesty to a terror group that could even strike tommorow is a stupid idea from this Buhari govt.

tsephanyah:
including non international Armed conflict.. read the law

...same should be applied to Ipob.

Nigeria!!