President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration will study the report of Amnesty International detailing atrocities committed by Nigerian military against people arrested in connection with Boko Haram insurgency.
The 133 page report is titled “Nigeria: Stories of horror in their own words.”
According to Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Mal. Garba Shehu in a press statement in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday, 3 June, President Buhari said the report contained many disturbing allegations .
According to Shehu, President Buhari assured his administration will study the document and act appropriately.
“I assure you that your report will be looked into,” President Buhari said.
He said without meaning to prejudice the outcome of any investigation, Nigerians needed to be reassured that “this administration will leave no stone unturned to promote the rule of law, and deal with all cases of human rights abuses.
“Respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law are the life and soul of the democratic system. We will not tolerate or condone impunity and reckless disregard for human rights.”
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