The Nigerian Army has stated that Amnesty International (AI) is working hard to destabilise Nigeria.
The transparency agency on Monday released its report on farmer-herder clashes in Nigeria titled “Harvest of Death”, claiming that the clashes between them has claimed over 3,600 lives.
In response to their report, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations said AI has deviated from its values.
“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,” he said in a statement on Monday.
“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 NGO is at the verge of releasing yet another concorted report against the military, ostensibly against the Nigerian Army.
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“Consequently, Nigerians should be wary of Amnesty International (Nigeria) because it’s goals are to destabilise Nigeia 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.
“You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium,” Usman said.
