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Group Unveils Two Special International Reports on Rights, Abuses in eastern Nigeria

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From Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu

A Nigeria Human rights group, International Society for Civil liberties and rule of law (Intersociety),  have unveiled two special international reports on rights, abuses and violation in the eastern Nigeria, accusing the Nigeria Military and other security forces like police crack squad, DSS, sub State actor killer vigilantes and killer government task forces.

The two special international reports titled “Nigeria: “Ocean of innocent blood flowing in the east” and “Human rights made in Nigeria” were unveiled during a media conference organized by Intersociety in Enugu.

The board Chairman (Intersociety) Emeka Umeagbalasi, unveiling the books said that the two special international reports are built on documented reports, dating back to 2015 or before then, noting that compilation and computation started since middle of May 2024 (past seven months), using in depth research and investigation skills and techniques.

Umeagbalasi explained that the  book ” Ocean of innocent blood flowing in the east” which has 282 pages is a catalogue of how officers and personnel of the armed forces ( army, air force and navy) the police, DSS, joined by the paramilitaries and killer vigilantes used ” IPOB/ESN/BIAFRA terrorism as a pretext to secretly massacre 22,500 unarmed civilians and openly killed 9,800 others (totalling over 32,300) in the past nine years and four months (August 2015- Dec 2024) of military siege and terror in the east.

“Tens of thousands were unlawfully detained and tortured, over 6000 blindfolded or face -bagged and bundled at late night from the east and dumped uninvestigated and untried in secret military locations and prisons in seven northern states of Nigeria, Kogi, Nassarawa, Benue, Kaduna, Zamfara and FCT (Abuja) inclusive of thousands dumped to die or subjected to kangaroo trials inside WAWA cantonment in Nigeria State”.

He further explained that the book “Human rights made in Nigeria ” is a compilation of relevant, available local, regional and international human rights, humanitarian aid universal human rights, rule of law compliant legal provisions and safeguards regulating the lawful and unlawful conducts and activities of armed citizens in Nigeria or any part thereof, including armed state actors and armed non State actors and their commanders, leaders, aiders and abettors. He noted that the two special international reports are given out free of charge.

Intersociety in their two special international reports therefore gave 76 recommendations to the government of Nigeria, armed forces and police high command which among them were: Carrying out comprehensive investigations into cases of extra judicial killings and unlawful execution in eastern Nigeria in the past nine years and four months including cases involving torture and other cruel treatment, disappearance of dead bodies of victims of torture.

Abolish and prohibit as a matter of uttermost immediacy all military, police and paramilitary roadblock and custody (barracks) extortions and their racketeering (daily returns) in the South East and South South. Also prohibits all forms of commercialization and monetization of arrest, detention, custodial bail and criminal investigation and prosecution.

Dismantle all military and police roadblocks or checkpoints on all south east and South South roads and have them replaced with CCTV cameras manned by ICT trained police detectives and trackers/monitors and others.

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Buni Approves Employment of 424 Health Workers

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Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, has approved the employment of 424 health professionals to bolster medical facilities across the state.

Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Buni’s Director-General Press and Media Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Damaturu on Tuesday.

He said 205 of the employed workers were Nurses and Midwives, who graduated from the state-owned Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu.

“Similarly, the governor has approved the employment of 219 Health Technicians with specialty in different fields to meet the professional requirements of the state’s hospitals.

“The newly employed health workers are to be deployed to both rural and urban areas towards providing efficient health services to people across the state,” Mohammed said.

The governor’s aide noted that the employment was in line with Buni-administration’s policy of providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to the people.

He charged the new workers to be loyal, disciplined and dedicated to their duty to justify government’s investment as well as confidence reposed in them.

Mohammed said the governor assured that healthcare service delivery would continue to be on the priority list of his administration.

“Buni noted that government would continue to provide hospitals with required facilities, medical consumables, and qualified staff for continuous improvement of healthcare delivery in the state,” he assured. (NAN)

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Xmas: Diocese of Yola Donates Gifts to Inmates 

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yola, Bishop Stephen Mamza,  on Tuesday donated some gifts to inmates at Yolde-Pate Correctional Centre in Yola-South.

Speaking at the Correctional Centre, Mamza said that the donation which was made in the spirit of love would make the inmates feel the impact of Christmas being a period of joy, happiness and peace.

“We are here to rejoice with the inmates, tomorrow will be the Christmas for all of us Christians and humanity for the whole world, the time we commemorate and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“It is a period of joy, happiness and peace because Christ have dropped peace and joy into the world for us.

“To make the inmates feel the impact of Christmas, we have decided to bring some Christmas gifts that you needed in order to live a little comfortable in the centre,” the diocese said.

Mamza, therefore, called on the inmates to take advantage of being in the centre to change positively and contribute to the development of their communities after their jail term.

He also assured them that the ongoing construction of the Chapel in the centre that he had started would be completed and put to use soonest.

In his remarks, ACC Williams Cham, the Control in charge of the Centre, expressed their appreciation to the diocese for supporting the well-being of the inmates under their custody and assured him of judicious distribution of the items to them.

The donated items includes 672 bathroom slippers, 180 pieces of Izal disinfectants, 1,080 bottles of vaseline Jelly, 720 pieces of soaps, a carton of medicines and 40 medium size mats, among others. (NAN)

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Archbishop Martins Tasks FG on Economy

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The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most. Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, on Tuesday urged the  Federal Government  to do more to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.

Martins said that the government should introduce and implement more favourable policies to reduce economic hardship.

The cleric made this known in his  Christmas message to  Nigerians.

The message was signed by the  Director of Social Communications of the archdiocese,  Rev.

Fr. Anthony Godonu.

Martins said that there was the need  for a more conducive  environment for businesses to thrive as a strategy to reduce unemployment and  poverty.

“This is more urgent than ever,” he said.

He emphasised the need for leaders to prioritise the welfare of  the masses above private and parochial interests particularly in addressing hunger, unemployment and insecurity.

The cleric expressed sadness at the death of Nigerians,  including children,   due to stampede in Ibadan, Abuja and Anambra State, in their quest to access food palliatives.

He urged the Federal Government to come up with more short-term measures to cushion the effects of policies  deemed to have positive results on the long-term, such as fuel subsidy removal.

“In addition, it is necessary to pay more attention to the agricultural sector so that food security can be ensured.

“This special season reminds us of the profound love of God, who sent His only Son to redeem humanity.

“May the light of Christ illuminate our lives, dispel darkness and fill our hearts with love, compassion and kindness.

“As we gather with family and friends, let us not forget those who are less fortunate, the vulnerable and the marginalised.

“May our celebration be a catalyst for acts of charity, generosity, and solidarity,” he said (NAN)

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