ehie:
why kill unarmed civilians for christ sakes

Go and ask buhari na he give the order

Excallibur:
numbers dont lie

Those who died at the hands of the military between 2011-2014 are unaccounted.

It got to a stage that the people of Bornu could not even tell soldiers from Boko Haram member in terms of brutality and extrajudicial killings.

BluntBoy:


You can't prove that anywhere.

When you use soldiers to do the work of police, there are always consequences such as this.

Yes, Buhari will bear the responsibility. But that is not to say that he ordered it. We all know that our military don't have a great relationship with the civilians and this bitter relationship did not start today.

And who has the constitutional powers to order the police and military around? If the appointees eg service chiefs are going beyond what ought to be their legal limits what is a good C-in-C supposed to do? Remove them or extend their tenures? What has happened and is happening today?

You cannot divorce the actions of security agencies from politics in Nigeria no matter how hard u try. Certainly not when service chiefs attend political programs for re-election of the President (their appointor), the EFCC chair wears a Buhari 2019 lapel pin and CG of Customs is the Chairman of the Buhari Campaign Organisation.

BluntBoy:


OK, all the "accidental shootings" were ordered abi?

Go to Ojoo barracks and abuse a soldier and see whether he will wait for a call from his CO before blowing your head up.

You think the Nigerian Army is the same as the US or Indian Army.

Army is not mobile police that open fire anyhow.
Take note

BluntBoy:


When something reoccurs across different administrations, you should know it goes beyond just a single administration.

Someone has to stand up and fix it. That is what the United States Congress has been saying.

That is what AI is saying.
But when you keep passing the bulk,it become a usual inheritance for every government.

ngwoke93:

This is a case of people's live and you call it propaganda. Are you well at all?

That right there was sarcasm but you missed it...

mushystuff:


And who has the constitutional powers to order the police and military around? If the appointees eg service chiefs are going beyond what ought to be their legal limits what is a good C-in-C supposed to do? Remove them or extend their tenures? What has happened and is happening today?

You cannot divorce the actions of security agencies from politics in Nigeria no matter how hard u try. Certainly not when service chiefs attend political programs for re-election of the President (their appointor), the EFCC chair wears a Buhari 2019 lapel pin and CG of Customs is the Chairman of the Buhari Campaign Organisation.

Many of you are getting me wrong.

If someone says "I was robbed because Buhari is president", of course, I will be quick to tell the person that he shouldn't politicise stealing.

Yes, Buhari has his blames. But enough of this petty way of making it seem like problems such as military brutality originated from him.

LibertyRep:
Oh Lord! Not again!

Zamfara people have really suffered. They are killed by armed bandits, herdsmen and now those paid to protect them.

The worst is that the media has a blackout on the carnage going on their.

#PrayForZamfara

Too bad indeed.

BluntBoy:


There are better ways. Instead of being petty, you should call for a better police. Soldiers are not supposed to be used to control protesters. Soldiers are trained to kill.

And who is the call for a better police and refined or more professional Army to be directed to? The President or the masses? When Buhari exercised his statutory powers to appoint service chiefs and IG of police what was the story when people complained that he contravened the Federal Character principle? Was it not that he reserved the right to appoint those he was comfortable working with?

These gross human rights violations are the handiwork of those he's comfortable with. He and the political party through which he emerged must therefore be called out and condemned!

RTSC:

Someone has to stand up and fix it. That is what the United States Congress has been saying.

That is what AI is saying.
But when you keep passing the bulk,it become a usual inheritance for every government.

Yes, but how will someone fix it when it has all been politicised.

Fixing the mentality of the average Nigerian soldier who sees civilians as animals is not just the government's job.

First, we should stop praising this brutality. There is hardly any Nigerian comedian who does not turn police brutality into a joke. Then you see people who want to join the military just to oppress.

We need experts to address this issue, including stakeholders like the average civilians who can represent the oppressed.

All I know is that the military needs more than an overhaul. Because even some of those who are not in the military want to join to trample on other people's rights.

Even you who is talking, what is the assurance that you will not turn into a beast if you put on that uniform

Those are children, little children. The army has no shame.

If Boko Haram now, they'll be running and crying but let it be unarmed civilians they will turn into terminators.

mushystuff:


And who is the call for a better police and refined or more professional Army to be directed to? The President or the masses? When Buhari exercised his statutory powers to appoint service chiefs and IG of police what was the story when people complained that he contravened the Federal Character principle? Was it not that he reserved the right to appoint those he was comfortable working with?

These gross human rights violations are the handiwork of those he's comfortable with. He and the political party through which he emerged must therefore be called out and condemned!

Buhari may want better military for a reason other than yours or other oppressed civilians.

Moreover, overhauling the military is a long-term plan.

For a man who came in at a time when insurgency is tearing his country apart, his priority will be to strengthen the offensives of the military and not the virtually dead relationship between military and civilians.

Jonathan:
How is this APC’s business?

PDP is in power,Atiku appointed Buratai

berrystunn:


Order from C in C

Soldiers take actions with orders.

I doubt that... I think those generals and the soldiers themselves are just murderous.

but nigerian army, why? you 're supposed to be made strong, to protect the weak in our midst. they 're only protesting that the bandits 're killing them without any respite, instead of protecting them, you 've joined the bandits in killing them. where else do you want them to run to, for safety? apc govt supporters, over to you. but evil is evil.

BluntBoy:


Many of you are getting me wrong.

If someone says "I was robbed because Buhari is president", of course, I will be quick to tell the person that he shouldn't politicise stealing.

Yes, Buhari has his blames. But enough of this petty way of making it seem like problems such as military brutality originated from him.

Origin is not the issue. It is about what he has done to address the issues so that members of the public can feel the impact! According to you, Borno people and citizens generally lost faith in the Army and that resulted in a change of administration into the one we have today.

If the current administration refuses to address and resolve issues it campaigned with and promised to 'Change' then the people reserve the right to call them out whether in a petty or mature fashion! The deaths at the hands of soldiers and general insecurity are too much for the niceties of trying to isolate who to blame and who not to.

RevLikeBigYansh:
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You are mad.

They have been crying to Buhari to call his Fulani bandits to order and to register their displeasure they took to the streets to protest and here you are in your full stupidity regalia justifying the shooting of unarmed protesters citing lack of protest permit?

Don't let me swear for you.

Bloody afonja

no mind them

BluntBoy:


Yes, but how will someone fix it when it has all been politicised.

Fixing the mentality of the average Nigerian soldier who sees civilians as animals is not just the government's job.

First, we should stop praising this brutality. There is hardly any Nigerian comedian who does not turn police brutality into a joke. Then you see people who want to join the military just to oppress.

We need experts to address this issue, including stakeholders like the average civilians who can represent the oppressed.

All I know is that the military needs more than an overhaul. Because even some of those who are not in the military want to join to trample on other people's rights.

Even you who is talking, what is the assurance that you will not turn into a beast if you put on that uniform

And who will or ought to orchestrate this overhaul if not the commander in chief?

dalongjnr:
for those that doesn't understand, they protest and burned their LGC secretariat,blocked roads,burned tyres and destroyed public peace.
The rule for peaceful protest is very clear, u most write and notified the authorities (security) await their approval before the protest, so that security cover be provided for the protesters.
The security men are unprofessionally and doesn't applied rule for/of engagement. It's sad that the guys in uniform are killing the lives they are supposed to protect.

and that justifies using live rounds on fellow citizens?

A popular musician from my beautiful state of Akwa ibom once said, Unam ke ikot ayene ima akan owo. (Even animals is the bush have more love for themselves than human have for each other). See as them slaughter these young citizens.

BluntBoy:


Buhari may want better military for a reason other than yours or other oppressed civilians.

Moreover, overhauling the military is a long-term plan.

For a man who came in at a time when insurgency is tearing his country apart, his priority will be to strengthen the offensives of the military and not the virtually dead relationship between military and civilians.

And so that 'dead' relationship should be left to fester and continue to result in more deaths of innocent citizens? Is multi-tasking such a crime that he cannot boost their offensive against terrorists whilst upholding/preserving the rights and lived of citizens as he swore to do? Is that not why he has thousands of appointees to get things done simultaneously?

Who ever gave this order is pathetic.

Frustration I guess..

They are being annihilated in the North East and the Govt doesn't seem to care...

However, it's wrong for them to take out their anger on the unarmed , they know the rightful place to channel their grievance


uote author=CityNGR post=74129533]What's wrong with the Nigeria army?[/quote]

mushystuff:


And so that 'dead' relationship should be left to fester and continue to result in more deaths of innocent citizens? Is multi-tasking such a crime that he cannot boost their offensive against terrorists whilst upholding/preserving the rights and lived of citizens as he swore to do? Is that not why he has thousands of appointees to get things done simultaneously?

But it is not a job of 4 years now. Haba, why are you people like this?

mushystuff:


And who will or ought to orchestrate this overhaul if not the commander in chief?

Steps are being made.

If you are current, you would have heard about barracks rehabilitation to provide decent accommodations. Military brutality can be driven by many factors. Providing decent accommodation will go a long way in dealing with problem significantly.

ehie:
even children..

The zoo is falling.

Nigeria military killed unarmed IPOB, Nigerian monkeys and stupid media sycophants were rejoicing. Calling it "alleged".

Kill Nigeria military before they kill you.

Nigeria/Yoruba sycophantic media animals both on/offline will soon run for their lives since they are supporting injustices in the zoo.

BluntBoy:


But it is not a job of 4 years now. Haba, why are you people like this?

It may not be absolutely resolved in 4 years but 4 years is more than enough time to see definitive changes in that regard that citizens can actually testify to not just paper gist. Mind you that Jonathan was President for 5 years from 2010-2015 and it was like he had committed the greatest sin. There's not much difference between 4 n 5 years now is there?

mushystuff:


Origin is not the issue. It is about what he has done to address the issues so that members of the public can feel the impact! According to you, Borno people and citizens generally lost faith in the Army and that resulted in a change of administration into the one we have today.

If the current administration refuses to address and resolve issues it campaigned with and promised to 'Change' then the people reserve the right to call them out whether in a petty or mature fashion! The deaths at the hands of soldiers and general insecurity are too much for the niceties of trying to isolate who to blame and who not to.

The present administration is trying.

The military is tied down by pervasive corruption, unpaid wages, lack of transparency, among other things.

With the support of civil societies and well-meaning Nigerians, we will get there.

But it is laughable to expect a miracle.

If we can enjoy continuity in government for at least 10-15 years, we should have a dependable force.

After now them go talk say amnesty international dey lie against them. Which kind country be this self? Why is there so much blood shed in this country, Why can't our security forces handle civil protests without killing and bullet wounds?

Infact, am tired of country and doubt if it can be redeemed of all or at least some of it's negativity.

God please come to our aid and raise a "Moses" for us to lead us unto newness of peace and harmony, justice and love. Oh Lord, and as we move on to newness, may you give us a heart of flesh filled with love, so that we will have a society of peace and tranquility.
Human life is no longer sacred in our land, save us oh Lord and have mercy on us so that our land will be healed.

BluntBoy:


The present administration is trying.

The military is tied down by pervasive corruption, unpaid wages, lack of transparency, among other things.

With the support of civil societies and well-meaning Nigerians, we will get there.

But it is laughable to expect a miracle.

If we can enjoy continuity in government for at least 10-15 years, we should have a dependable force.

If u feel u can hail the supposedly good politics of the current administration as u claim they are trying, then u cannot complain when others point out the bad and dirty effects of the politics of same administration for which these young citizens and many others like the IPOB and Shiites have paid the ultimate price. The government and its security agencies failed them by being agents of war, death and destruction instead of security and peace.

You should also be bold and honest enough to criticise illegality firmly and not try to ask why it's being 'politicised'. It is still u that started comparison with the previous administration yet somehow u feel it's not politics...

BluntBoy:


The present administration is trying.

The military is tied down by pervasive corruption, unpaid wages, lack of transparency, among other things.

With the support of civil societies and well-meaning Nigerians, we will get there.

But it is laughable to expect a miracle.

If we can enjoy continuity in government for at least 10-15 years, we should have a dependable force.

By their comments you shall know them.

Brainwashed zombie spotted.

Billionaire09:


By their comments you shall know them.

Brainwashed zombie spotted.

Exactly!