USA president has given Buhari 45 days to release this political prisoner

The United States of America has called on President Buhari to desist from human right abuses.

The USA made the call following the release of a white paper by the Kaduna State government on the clash that happened between the Nigerian Army and Shiite Muslims.

The US Department of State spoke through the Bureau of Public Affairs.

The spokesperson, Mr John Kirby, said that the USA fully agrees with the White Paper’s recommendations.


He said, “On Dec. 5th, the Kaduna State Government issued a long-awaited White Paper.

“The document was related to clashes last year that resulted in the [neutralization] of 348 civilians and one soldier.

“We fully agree with the White Paper’s recommendation.

“Members of the military who were involved in the unlawful [neutralizations] of civilians must be punished appropriately.

“That tragic event will soon clock one year and the Nigerian president has done nothing in this regard.

“We, therefore, call on him to be diligent, transparent, and expeditious in following through on this recommendation.”