The Nigerian Army says it has uncovered plans by some
international media organizations in partnership with collaborators
in Nigeria to undermine ongoing operations to end insurgency in
the country by accusing it of human rights violations. In a
statement released today by the acting Director of Army Public
Relations, Col. Sani Usman, the army said such actions, if not
addressed, will thwart the gains they have so far recorded in the
fight against Boko Haram.
The statement in part reads
“It has come to our knowledge that some foreign media, Non-
governmental Organisations (NGOs) and some of their Nigerian
affiliates are about to start making false claims of human rights
violations by the Nigerian Army. It is clear that these groups and
their collaborators are not happy with the progress made in the
efforts to solve the security problems bedeviling our nation as
manifested in the terrorists’ activities. The implication of such act
is not lost on us as it is capable of thwarting the gains in the fight
against terrorism and insurgency. We would not condone any
human rights abuses. Where there are allegations of human rights
violation by any individual or group, this would be thoroughly
investigated and those found guilty would be brought to book in
accordance with extant laws. Therefore, the Nigerian Army would
not succumb to blackmail and neither would it be distracted from
its determined effort of defending the territorial integrity of our
great nation and safeguarding the security of its citizens,’’he said.
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