The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday described the recent Amnesty International report alleging the death of detainees in an army detention facility in Borno State as unfounded.
A statement from Defence spokesman Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar said: “The accusation comes as a surprise and shock because the organisation has accessed the facilities and made recommendations which were implemented.”
He said it was unfortunate that an organization of high repute such as Amnesty International could release a report which is completely baseless, unfounded and source-less with the intent of denting the image of the Nigerian armed forces.
Abubakar however said the armed forces remained committed to the task started against the Boko Haram militants until they are annihilated and urged well meaning Nigerians and the international community to discountenance the report as it has no iota of truth.
“This one sided report is defective in all intent and purpose and does not portray the sincerity of Amnesty International as well as reflecting the true situation in Giwa Barracks now,” he said.
