ICC dismisses kidnapping petition, no probe against Nigeria – FG

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed an anonymous petition seeking an investigation into alleged systemic kidnappings in Nigeria, ruling that it lacked a legal basis. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this in a statement, expressing concern over the manner in which the petition was initially processed by the court.

Nigeria remains committed to the Rome Statute and international accountability, but emphasized that the investigation and prosecution of domestic crimes remain the responsibility of Nigerian law enforcement and judicial institutions.

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