Army denies allegations of human rights abuse

Chika Ebuzor 04:10 - 09 September 2015

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The Nigerian Army would like to reiterate and renew its commitment to upholding human rights principles and practice. We have been protecting human rights.

The Nigerian Army has been accused of human rights abuses by Non-Governmental Organisations(NGO), notable among them, is the Human Rights Watch (HRW) .

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The Army, through its spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, has denied the allegations.

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Usman said "The NA would like to reiterate and renew its commitment to upholding human rights principles and practice. We have been protecting human rights and we are not party to any breach of human rights in our country or during any of our operations.”

Adding that "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.”