In a statement released Friday, the group’s Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Sani, said the statistics cited by Amnesty International were “inflated, unsubstantiated and inflammatory,” warning that such claims risk fueling division and unrest in the country.
“We categorically challenge the numbers cited in this report, deeming them grossly inflated, misleading, and ultimately inflammatory,” Sani said. “It is imperative that we clarify our position and call upon Amnesty International to reconsider its approach to Nigeria and our ongoing efforts to strengthen democracy.”