BEVERLY HILLS, August 04, (THEWILL) – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has appointed a 7-man Judicial Commission to review compliance of the Nigeria Armed Forces to human rights obligations in its rules of engagement.
This was contained in a statement released on Friday by the Presidency which stated that the Commission is empowered to review extant rules of engagement applicable in the Nigerian Armed Forces and the extent of compliance thereto.
“It is also empowered to investigate alleged violation of humanitarian and human rights principles under the Constitution and other relevant laws,” the statement read.
The Commission was also mandated to investigate factors that might be mitigating against speedy resolution of local conflicts/insurgencies.
It was also saddled with the responsibility to advise Government on means of preventing violations of International humanitarian and human rights law in conflict situations.
The full list of members of the Judicial Commission is as follows:
(i) Hon. Justice Biobele A. Georgewill – Chairman;
(ii) Major-General Patrick Akem – member;
(iii) Mr. Wale Fapohunda – member
(iv) Mrs. Hauwa Ibrahim – member
(v) Mr. Jibrin Ibrahim – member
(vi) Mrs. Ifeoma Nwakama – member
(vii) Representative of Office of the National Security Adviser – member
The Commission is expected to commence work immediately and submit its report within 90 days.
