Operation HADIN KAI Addresses 2016 Amnesty Report Misuse
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), clarified that a recirculated Amnesty International report alleging deaths of detainees at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, is from 2016 and does not reflect the facility's conditions in 2026. The report, originally published in May 2016, detailed allegations of deaths occurring between January and May of that year.
Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, urged media organizations and the public to exercise caution when sharing archival reports, emphasizing the need for historical context to avoid misleading implications. He stated that the Joint Investigation Centre at Giwa Barracks operates under Nigerian laws and international standards, focusing on the welfare and rehabilitation of detainees.
The centre provides access to care, vocational training, and education. Goni reiterated OPHK's commitment to professional conduct and improving detainee welfare while calling for verification of the date and context of security-related reports.
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