President Buhari calls for action on Human Rights Watch’s report on IDP abuse

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed worry and shock at the recently released Human Rights Watch (HRW) report which alleges sexual abuse and exploitation of women and girls in camps for those displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, promising that action will be taken to to get to the root of the allegations.
A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), also assured that efforts will be intensified to ensure that the displaced persons are protected and well taken care of in the camps, while arrangements are being made to return them to their homes.

Full text of the statement reads:

President Muhammadu Buhari is worried and shocked by the recently released Human Rights Watch (HRW) report which alleges sexual abuse and exploitation of women and girls in camps for those displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency.
The welfare of these most vulnerable of Nigerian citizens has been a priority of his government. Nigerians and the international community can rest assured that the allegations raised in the HRW are not being taken lightly.
President Buhari has instructed the Inspector General of Police and the state governors of the affected states to immediately commence investigations into the issue. Their findings will determine the next course of action for the government and define an appropriate response.
While the Nigerian military continues to work hard so that these unfortunate victims of Boko Haram terrorism can soon return safely to their homes, the government will do its best to ensure their protection and welfare in the temporary IDP camps.
GARBA SHEHU
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media and Publicity)
October 31, 2016