International Human Right day: Buratai re-assures commitment of Nigerian Army


Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has reassures the commitment of the Nigerian Army in protecting the human rights of the people in their operations in the Northeast.
Lt. General Buratai in a statement made available to journalists in Maiduguri on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day  said the mainstreaming of human rights into military operations in the counter-insurgency  is an essential aspect of the operations in the theatre.
The Chief of Army equally condemned the heinous crimes perpetrated by the Boko Haram insurgents who have claimed several lives and loss of property, paid tribute to officers and men that have died in the defense of the rights of innocent people.
He said, “Last year, I issued a first-ever statement by the Nigerian Army in commemoration of International Human Rights Day. I restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to the promotion and protection of Human Rights.
“On this day, I recommit the Nigerian Army to supporting the brave officers, men and women who are working daily to defend human dignity and advance the cause of freedom of Nigerians across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory.
“I note with regret the situation in some areas in the North Eastern States of Nigeria where heinous acts of terrorism continue to be perpetrated by Boko Haram terrorists. I specifically pay tribute to the officers, men and women who have lost their lives in the pursuit of human rights for the people living in these communities.
“While these resurgent acts of terrorism challenge the rights that we celebrate today, I nevertheless believe that freedom including the right to live without fear will triumph eventually over terrorism and the Nigerian Army remains committed to working toward that end.
“The Nigerian Army appreciates the support and partnerships with local and international non-governmental organizations.
“I specifically note the support of the National Human Rights Commission. Its human rights training programme for military personnel and its Nigerian Military Human Rights Dialogue initiative have largely enhanced the human rights awareness and education of our personnel.
“I am also thankful for our partnerships with the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Red Cross and Crescent as well as the Nigerian Bar Association,” Buratai said.

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