The United States
Government has withdrawn military assistance to Nigeria, according to a report
by The Will Nigeria. The US Govt cited various human rights violations by
Nigerian security forces, particularly the military, over the killing of dozens
and destruction of hundreds of residences in Baga, a town in Borno State on
April 16th and 17th.
The United States
Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Terence P. McCulley in a private meeting today
Thursday May 2nd in Abuja disclosed the US government position to about ten
members of the human rights community in Nigeria. Mr. Terrence said that
the US congress had passed a law that bars the US from rendering military
assistance to any government that violates basic rights of citizens. He said
the US govt has therefore ceased to assist Nigeria militarily in obedience to
the law.
The US before now
supported the Nigerian military and security agencies with training,
intelligence and weapons.
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