CDS Olonishakin
The
Nigerian military has completely disassociated itself from the report
of Amnesty International which claims that some civilians died in a
detention cell at Giwa Barracks. The accusation comes as a surprise and
shock because the organisation has accessed the facilities and made
recommendations which were implemented.
It
is rather unfortunate that an organization of higher repute such as
Amnesty International could come around to release a report which is
completely baseless, unfounded and source-less with the intent of
denting the image of the Nigerian Armed Forces. We will not be deterred
by this report, but would remain committed to the task we have started
against the Boko Haram terrorists until they are annihilated.
We
are calling on all well meaning Nigerians and International Communities
to discountenance this report as it has no iota of truth. The Nigerian
Armed Forces uphold the tenets of observance of human right and dignity
of lives of innocent individuals as enshrined in the Conventions and
Charters of the United Nation which Nigeria is a signatory. This one
sided report is defective in all intent and purpose and does not portray
the sincerity of Amnesty International as well as reflecting the true
situation in Giwa Barracks now.
Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar
Acting Director Defence Information
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