By Biola Adebayo
The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of AmnestyInternational offices in Nigeria, alleging there is credible evidence theorganisation is working hard to destabilise the country.
The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen Sani Usman said on Monday that theorganisation’s attempt to destabilise the nation was reflected throughfabrication of fictitious allegations of alleged human rights abuses againstthe Nigerian security forces.
Usman also alleged the AI had engaged in clandestine sponsorship of dissident groups to protest, as well as making unfounded allegations against the leadership of the Nigerian military, all to destabilise Nigeria.
According to him, the Nigerian branch of Amnesty International that has hitherto been well respected has deviated from the core values, principles and objectives of the original Amnesty International domiciled in the United Kingdom.
“They have tried over the years using Boko Haram terrorist conflicts, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, some activists and now herders-farmers conflicts.
“The NGO is at the verge of releasing yet another concocted report against the military, ostensibly against the Nigerian Army.
“Consequently, Nigerians should be wary of AmnestyInternational (Nigeria) because its goals are to destabilize Nigeria and to dismember it.
“The Nigerian Army has no option than to call for the closure of Amnesty International offices in Nigeria, if such recklessness continues”, Usman said.
It was not the first time the Nigerian Army and AmnestyInternational would have some misunderstanding over the latter’s various reports on human rights in the country
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