THE Nigerian Army has called for the closure of the 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 in a statement on Monday that the organisation’s attempt to destabilise the nation was noted through the 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 unfounded allegations against the leadership of the Nigerian military.
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, Enough is Enough, and BudgIT) have recently called for the probing of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) over the funding of the war against terrorism and other crimes in the country.
The CSOs alleged the army had not made commensurate achievement in the fight in line with the huge fund the federal government allocated to the fight.
The COAS, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, had however explained that some of the allocated funds have yet to be cash backed and that it had not reached the army.
Usman said the Nigerian branch of AI that has hitherto been well respected has deviated from the core values, principles and objectives of the original parent body 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 it’s 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.
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Nigeria Army calls for closure of amnenty international office is unecessary.Army should explain his role in alleged human right violence
Just watch one now where army order three people to cut each others hair on the road. Is that not human right abuse and violation ?
You can imagine what this country is becoming soon
We don enta one chance no return finally, who go fight for the masses now?
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So that you will finalize ur genocide plans, God is watching oooo
Idiots.
They are not going. Terrorist Army
Madness of the 21st century. Cry,cry army.
Do your Job,as a nation territory defender. Amnesty International,is located in all countries of the world,even at where there’s peace. Leaving Leprosy,to over spread to point of deformities.And be treated an ordinary mosquitoes bite.May the Lord preserve our army’s the rest of Nigeria.
Impunity looms in the army
They want UNICEF out, they want Amnesty out. They don’t want to be monitored while they commit impunity?
No more amnesty in Nigeria. Door opens to dictatorship and extremes of wickedness