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FG protests Nigerian Armys probe by International Criminal Court over ICC jurisdiction.

FG protests Nigerian Armys probe by International Criminal Court over ICC jurisdiction.

The Nigerian government has protested the International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged human rights abuses by the Nigerian Army, according to the Attorney General of the Federation. The protest was lodged with the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands.

Nigeria's government has expressed opposition to an investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into alleged human rights abuses by the Nigerian Army. According to reports, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Fagbemi has requested that the ICC Office of the Prosecutor halt its probe, citing national security concerns and potential diplomatic fallout. The move comes as the investigation raises questions about the accountability of military personnel for alleged atrocities committed in various parts of the country. The government's response is seen as a strong indication of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration's reluctance to cooperate with international bodies on human rights issues.

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