Nigerian AGF urges ICC to halt military probe into alleged human rights abuses.

The Attorney-General of the Federation has urged the International Criminal Court to halt its investigation into alleged human rights abuses by the Nigerian military. The request was made in a letter to the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC's headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to halt investigations into the Nigerian military's activities. According to a statement from his office, Mr. Fagbemi requested that the ICC stop its probe, which was initiated following allegations of human rights abuses and other serious violations by the country's security forces. The request was made in an effort to avoid potential legal and reputational consequences for Nigeria. Mr. Fagbemi's appeal comes as tensions between the Nigerian government and the ICC remain high over the validity of the probe.