THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday said it
will collaborate with the Nigerian Police and other relevant
authorities to ensure a timely and thorough investigation of the
alleged invasion of parts of South East and South South
geopolitical zones of the country by the Nigerian Military.
A statement by the Commission said the allegations will be
investigated with a view to ensuring that informed decisions are
made and appropriate steps taken to have the culprits punished and
victims redressed in accordance with the law.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Oti
Ovrawah urged the military to respect their rules of
engagement.
The NHRC was reacting to media reports on allegations by the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Nigerian Union of
Journalists (NUJ), Abia state chapter that Nigerian Soldiers on
Operation Python Dance II attacked them amidst other claims of
human rights violations.
The Ag Chief Executive Officer of the Commission called on
civilians and security agencies, particularly the military to
desist from any act capable of causing tension, public disturbance,
fear and sense of insecurity and to always respect the fundamental
rights of all citizens.
Meanwhile, the Commission commends the government of Abia state
for the steps taken so far to remove fear and forestall further
breakdown of law and order saying that it is important to reinforce
people’s confidence in the ability of the government to protect
them without violation of their rights.
She also called on the Nigerian military to leverage on the
series of training the Commission has offered them on mainstreaming
human rights into their operations, especially with the emerging
human rights challenges.
The NHRC boss added that, “the military are expected to carry
out their duties according to international best practices”.
THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday said it
will collaborate with the Nigerian Police and other relevant
authorities to ensure a timely and thorough investigation of the
alleged invasion of parts of South East and South South
geopolitical zones of the country by the Nigerian
Military.
A statement by the Commission said the allegations will be
investigated with a view to ensuring that informed decisions are
made and appropriate steps taken to have the culprits punished and
victims redressed in accordance with the law.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Oti
Ovrawah urged the military to respect their rules of
engagement.
The NHRC was reacting to media reports on allegations by the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Nigerian Union of
Journalists (NUJ), Abia state chapter that Nigerian Soldiers on
Operation Python Dance II attacked them amidst other claims of
human rights violations.
The Ag Chief Executive Officer of the Commission called on
civilians and security agencies, particularly the military to
desist from any act capable of causing tension, public disturbance,
fear and sense of insecurity and to always respect the fundamental
rights of all citizens.
Meanwhile, the Commission commends the government of Abia state
for the steps taken so far to remove fear and forestall further
breakdown of law and order saying that it is important to reinforce
people’s confidence in the ability of the government to protect
them without violation of their rights.
She also called on the Nigerian military to leverage on the
series of training the Commission has offered them on mainstreaming
human rights into their operations, especially with the emerging
human rights challenges.
The NHRC boss added that, “the military are expected to carry
out their duties according to international best practices”.