In a Press Statement published by Headquarter Nigeria Army, on Saturday December 12, 2020, the Nigeria Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General TY Buratai, from his hideout, has lamented that the statement credited to the Prosecutor of International Criminal Court (ICC) together with Amnesty International (AI) reports on the Nigeria Security Forces (NSF) is capable of distracting and demoralizing Nigerian Army.
Buratai cried that ICC statement will have negative consequences on troops morale, interest in military service by Nigerians and severe setback to all Nigeria's internal security operations.
"The Nigerian Army's attention has been drawn to a Press Release by the Prosecutor General of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday 12 December 2020, alleging that she has found a reasonable basis to believe that “members of the Nigerian Security Forces ("NSF")” have committed acts constituting crimes against humanity and war crimes. This was immediately followed by a release by the local branch of Amnesty International (AI) in Nigeria “demanding full investigation of atrocities by Nigerian forces.” There is no doubt such statement and instigation can distract the Nigerian Army troops with its demoralising effects. It will have negative consequences on troops morale, interest in military service by Nigerians and severe setback to all our internal security operations in the country"___Headquarter Nigeria Army
The Press Statement alleged that the COAS is currently in self-isolation as part of precaution against the COVID-19, and would soon be joining gallant troops in the North East at the end of the mandatory isolation period to continue giving the desired leadership and support to the gallant and patriotic troops of the Nigerian Army.
"The COAS who is currently in self-isolation as part of precaution against the COVID-19, would soon be joining our gallant troops in the North East at the end of the mandatory isolation period to continue giving the desired leadership and support to the gallant and patriotic troops of the Nigerian Army"_____Headquarter Nigeria Army
However and according to the Press Statement, General Buratai has enjoined Nigerian Army to ignore the ICC statement which it refers to as "wicked and unnecessary distraction", calling on the gallant troops never to be worried or demoralized by these moves.
"He said we must fight on to secure our country and people. He further enjoined troops to ignore the wicked, unnecessary distractions and direct troops to fully concentrate on the final defeat of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists group which is in sight. He also charges the troops to work hard and be guided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Rules of Engagement, the Code of Conduct and the Standing Operating Procedures for all Nigerian Army Operati"___Headquarter Nigeria Army
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December 13, 2020
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