We Lack Mandate to Offer Amnesty to Terrorists – DHQ

We lack mandate to offer amnesty to terrorists – DHQ

DHQ: We Lack Mandate To Offer Terrorists Amnesty - Thepodiummedia

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the military lacks the mandate to offer amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, made the clarification while addressing reporters yesterday in Abuja. Recently, there were reports that some bandit commanders in Katsina State were surrendering and releasing hostages in exchange for amnesty. The military high command said that while the …

Troops kill 9 notorious terrorists -DHQ - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

*Arrest 1,191 others  By Ada Okafor  Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday announced that the military has killed scores of “high profile” terrorists and apprehended 1,191 others across various theatres of operation in the second quarter of the year. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Marcus Kangye, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja, adding that the troops performed exceptionally well during the period under review. …

Nigerian Military Has No Power to Grant Bandits' Amnesty

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that it is not within the constitutional role of the military to grant amnesty or determine the prosecution

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The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, on Thursday said the Nigerian military does not have the authority to grant amnesty to terrorists or bandits who surrender during operations. Kangye, who addressed journalists at Defence Headquarters in Abuja, stated that decisions relating to amnesty fall strictly under the jurisdiction of other arms of government.  His clarification reports that some bandit commanders in Katsina…

Military not mandated to offer amnesty

The Defence Headquarters has clarified that granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits is not within the purview of the military.The DHQ noted that such decisions lie with other arms of government.This clarification was made by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.The statement follows recent reports that some bandit commanders in Katsina State had surrendered …