Army calls for closure of Amnesty International over “plans to destabilise Nigeria”
The Nigeria Army has blasted the Amnesty International for allegedly pushing an agenda against the military by disseminating fake news to the public.
The Army said in a statement on Monday that organisation is on a mission to destabilise Nigeria and it called for its closure.
Its statement by spokesperson Sani Usman, reads: “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.
“There is credible information that the Nigerian branch of the International Non-governmental Organisation is determined to destabilise the Nigerian nation.
“This is noted through fabrication of fictitious allegations of alleged human rights abuses against the Nigerian security forces and clandestine sponsorship of dissedent groups to protest, as well as unfounded allegations against the leadership of the Nigerian military.
“They have tried over the years using Boko Haram terrorists conflicts, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, some activists and now herders-farmers conflicts.”
The Army went on to add that Amnesty International was on “the verge of releasing yet another concocted report against the military.
“Nigerians should be wary of Amnesty International (Nigeria) because it’s goals are to destabilise 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,” it added.
