Amnesty report on Maiduguri barracks deaths from 2016, not recent — Army
The Nigerian Army has clarified that a recirculated Amnesty International report on detainee deaths at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, is from 2016, not recent. Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-report-on-maiduguri-barracks-deaths-from-2016-not-recent-army/
Amnesty International's report alleging deaths, including those of children, at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Nigeria, in 2016 has been clarified by the Joint Task Force (North East). The military asserts that the report, which was published in May 2016, should not be presented as a current event. The Joint Investigation Centre at Giwa Barracks currently functions in compliance with Nigerian laws, established procedures, and international standards.
The task force emphasizes the importance of proper context and historical dates when discussing such sensitive matters to avoid public apprehension and misinformation.
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