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The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has applauded the Nigerian Army leadership for setting up a mechanism to checkmate human rights abuses by its personnel during enforcement of coronavirus lockdown.
In a circular on Thursday, the Army urged Nigerians to report unprofessional conduct of its personnel during the lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT.
CESJET believes this is timely, proactive and a well-thought-out move by the Army.
In a statement signed by Executive Secretary, Isaac Ikpa, the Centre says this is another demonstration of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai’s penchant for enhanced civil-military relationship.
CESJET reckoned the move will put the officers on their check and ensure they carry out their duty within the ambit of the law.
The Centre, however, warned the public to be mindful of fake activists that might want to use this opportunity to blackmail the various security agencies by circulating doctored videos of human rights abuses.
To ensure transparency, CESJET says it has successfully launched a situation room to monitor issues of human rights abuses by all security agencies participating in the lockdown.