The Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, has
confirmed that troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered video
recordings of the heinous acts perpetrated by the Boko Haram
insurgents.However, Olukolade refused to disclose further information
about the crimes against humanity captured in the videos in possession
of the military.He said, “It is true that troops have captured some
video recordings of the terrorists but I would not want to say anything
on that for now.”Olukolade also confirmed to an Abuja based media
consultancy firm to security agencies, the PR Nigeria, that the videos
recovered from the sect were being analysed by the military.
“A number of vital materials, apart from arms and ammunition, have been
recovered which are being subjected to intelligent analyses. We don’t
want to say much about that now,” Olukolade was quoted as having said.
Investigation revealed that the videos have scenes of trials, stoning
of condemned people to death, amputations, beheading of victims with
knives, and summary execution through shooting.
It was learnt that the Joint Investigating Panel of the security
agencies had commenced investigation into the activities of the
terrorists and would soon present those found to be culpable of these
heinous acts for trial.
It was stated that the military was taking the issue of the videos
serious because they were being prepared for posting on You Tube to
create fear in the civil populace.
“Some of the video were meant for release through their normal channels
to the public before they were dislodged from their camps. They also
show the barbaric life in their so-called caliphate.
“The media and the public are advised to be careful in handling or
sharing sensitive and offensive videos depicting atrocities that some
viewers may find disturbing.” PR Nigeria quoted a military as having
said.
source:punch
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