President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock at the recently released Human Rights Watch (HRW) report which alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of women and girls in the Internally Displaced Persons in their camps.
A statement by senior special assistant to the President on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said that Buhari insisted that the welfare of these most vulnerable Nigerian citizens would remain a priority of his government.
“Nigerians and the international community can rest assured that the allegations raised in the HRW are not being taken lightly.”
President Buhari asked the Inspector General of Police and the state governors of the affected states to immediately commence investigations into the issue.
“Their findings will determine the next course of action for the government and define an appropriate response.
“While the Nigerian military continues to work hard so that these unfortunate victims of Boko Haram terrorism can soon return safely to their homes, the government will do its best to ensure their protection and welfare in the temporary IDP camps.” [myad]
