The
Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim k. Idris MPN mni, has set up a Special
dedicated Investigation Team to immediately commence thorough Investigation
into all cases of alleged sexual abuses, exploitation, harassments, gender
based violence and professional misconduct on Internally Displaced Persons
(IDPs) in some of North-eastern States contained in a report published by the
Human Right Watch against Camp officials, vigilante groups, Soldiers and
Policemen among others.
The IGP
who is irrevocably committed to the protection of all Nigerians most especially
vulnerable group such as Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) has expressed deep
concern over the submissions in the report and has directed the Special
Investigation Panel to carry out a discreet and unbiased investigation into all
the cases of abuse and misconduct alleged in the report.
However,
the IGP has called on Human Right Watch officials to avail the investigation
team more facts that will assist the Police investigation team conclude the
inquiry into the alleged forty three (43) cases mentioned in the Human Right
Watch (HRW) report.
The IGP
has also directed Commissioners of Police in locations where IDP Camps are
situated to beef up security and ensure adequate safety of all IDPs and ensure
that all perpetrators of any criminal act are decisively dealt with in
accordance to the law. The IGP further urge all police officers and other
personnel deployed to the IDP camps to strictly adhere to the rules of
engagement.
The Nigeria Police Force assures all Nigerians and
the International community that the Force will not condone any act that
violate the human dignity of the IDPs by individuals or group of persons in the
IDP camps or anywhere in the country.
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