Amnesty calls for probe into alleged arbitrary detentions at Borno Giwa Barracks 

Amnesty International has called connected Nigerian subject authorities nether Operation Hadin Kai to instantly complaint to tribunal oregon merchandise civilians allegedly being held for prolonged periods without proceedings astatine the Joint Investigation Centre (JIC) successful Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri.

In a connection issued connected Tuesday, The quality rights organisation besides called for an probe into allegations of arbitrary arrests, extortion and prolonged detention, saying specified practices could interruption protections guaranteed nether Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, arsenic amended, arsenic good arsenic applicable planetary quality rights and humanitarian law.

“People should not beryllium held indefinitely without charge, entree to ineligible practice oregon an accidental to situation the lawfulness of their detention,” Amnesty International said.

According to cases documented by the organisation, civilians from antithetic parts of Borno State person allegedly been arrested and detained for extended periods without being formally charged.

Among those cited is Mohammed Kontoma, a roadside petrol seller from Konduga Local Government Area. Amnesty International said Kontoma was arrested successful Maiduguri successful August 2025 portion carrying 25 litres of substance successful containers and has allegedly remained successful Giwa Barracks without trial.

The organisation besides highlighted the lawsuit of Aisami Abatcha, a section pick-up driver...