PRESS RELEASE MILITARY DEBUNKS AMNESTY REPORT

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
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
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.
As usual, you are requested to
disseminate this information for the
awareness of all.
Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar
Acting Director, Defence Information