Amnesty International has commended the Federal Government over the trial of suspected Boko Haram terrorists , describing the ongoing trial as ” good progress for the justice sector” .
The commendation was contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Justice and Attorney -General of the Federation (AGF ), Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN ), by Osai Ojigho , Country Director , Amnesty International Nigeria .
The Minister of Information and Culture , Alhaji Lai Mohammed in a statement on Sunday in Abuja said that a copy of the letter was made available to his office by the AGF .
The minister said the Amnesty International Nigeria said its delegates, who were invited to observe the proceedings at the third phase of the trial at Wawa Military Cantonment , Kainji, New Bussa, Niger State from July 8 to July 11, ” were treated with respect and decorum ” .
” Amnesty International has repeatedly and unequivocally condemned the attacks by members of Boko Haram.
“ We have repeatedly urged the Nigerian government to conduct thorough and independent investigations into the alleged human rights violations and abuses.
“ This is with a view to bringing suspected perpetrators to justice in a fair trial without recourse to the death penalty and this indeed is a good progress for the justice sector, ” the minister quoted the global rights campaigner ’s letter .
He said Amnesty International Nigeria expressed the hope that it would also be invited to observe future trials .
Commenting on the letter , Malami said it was a ” clear demonstration of the strategic role of the Federal Ministry of Justice and its commitment in adjudicating terrorism cases , implementing the Criminal Justice Act, and promoting the rule of law and human rights ” .
