Nigeria fending off attacks from Boko Haram, ICC, Amnesty

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says Nigeria is fending off attacks from Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court (ICC) like Boko Haram.

The minister stated this Monday during an interaction with journalists in Lagos.

Lai Mohammed accused Amnesty and the international court of antagonisiing the Federal Government and security forces by threatening them with prosecution.

He said that the organisations have therefore constituted themselves into parts of the security challenges bedevilling the nation.

The minister berated a section of the local media for aiding the organisations.

“Let me say straight away that Nigeria is fending off attacks on many fronts not just from terrorists and bandits, but also from some human rights organisations and the International Criminal Court, ICC, which seem to have colluded to exacerbate the challenges facing the country in the area of security.

“While our security agencies continue to battle these bandits and terrorists, ICC and some international human rights organisations, especially Amnesty International, have constituted themselves to another fighting force against Nigeria.

“They are constantly harassing our security forces and threatening them with investigation and possible prosecution over alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.

“Unfortunately, a section of the local media has been parroting these organisations without weighing the impact of their constant threats on the security of the nation,” Lai Mohammed said.