The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of the Amnesty International offices in Nigeria, with the allegation that the organization is working hard to destabilize Nigeria stating that there are evidence to prove it.
The army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman in a statement on Monday said that the organization’s attempt to destabilize the nation was noted through the fabrication of untrue claims of alleged human rights abuses against the Nigerian security forces.
He also alleged that Amnesty International (AI) had been involved in underground sponsorship of protesters and also baseless allegations against the leadership of the Nigerian military.
Usman remarked that the Nigerian branch of AI that has been well respected has deviated from the core values, principles and objectives of the original parent body in the United Kingdom.
“They have tried over the years using Boko Haram terrorist’s 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 Amnesty International (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”.
This is however not the first time that the Nigerian army and Amnesty International would be in some form of misunderstanding.
