The Nigerian Military on
Wednesday faulted the Amnesty International report which alleged mass abuse in
the handling of the ongoing anti-terrorism war in the North-East.
Major-General Lucky Irabor, the
theatre commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, picked holes in the report while
addressing newsmen in Maiduguri.
“I am constrained to touch on the
recently released Amnesty International Report for the year 2016. The reason
being that the report made some unfortunate claims regarding the operations in
the North-East,” Irabor said.
“Whereas the contents of
the report have been condemned, I wish to join (in the condemnation) by saying
that the troops of Operations Lafiya Dole are professional in conduct and
disposition.
“They operate within the strict guidance of the rules of
engagement and the code of conduct for troops.”
Irabor noted that Amnesty International had been consistent in its
attack on Nigerian military in recent time.
“What needs to be clear is that we have observed a consistent
attack on the institutions charged with the mandate to protect the nation
against every form of insecurity.
“During the trying days of this operation, Amnesty International
and other agents working against our nationhood tried fruitlessly to incite the
populace against the military through various malicious publications.
“In spite of their distractions, we forged ahead and decimated
Boko Haram.
“We worked assiduously to improve on our civil-military relations,
the result of which is manifest in the unparalleled support, accolades and
encouragement we have received from the populace. This position seems to have
disappointed Amnesty International and their ungodly allies.”
Irabor expressed sadness that Amnesty was making use of some
unpatriotic Nigerians to achieve its aim.
“Regrettably some Nigerians are being used as puppets and agents
of destruction of our national security institutions.
“It is sad that when our national security institutions are gaining
traction, these agents after fabricating their reports, sit back and push
Nigerians to make the reports known to the public to give a national colour of
some sort.
“We must rise up and stand against this subtle and increasing
level of neo-colonialism; we all have a role to play in this direction.
“Our national institutions must be strengthened, it is our
responsibility to do so, no one can love Nigeria better than Nigerians, I only
ask you the press to shine your eyes”.
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