By Sani Tukur
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has strongly condemned the torture and unlawful incarceration of Seaman Haruna Abbas, who has been held captive for six years. AYCF President General Yerima Shettima described the case as a “gross violation of human rights” and demanded the immediate release of Mr. Abbas, as well as a comprehensive investigation into his case.
According to a statement by AYCF, recent revelations by Mr. Abbas’s wife, Hassana Abbas, exposed the cruelty and injustice suffered by her husband at the hands of Brigadier General Muhammad S. Adamu and other individuals complicit in this gross violation of human rights.
AYCF unequivocally condemned the actions of Brigadier General Muhammad S. Adamu and all those involved in the wrongful conviction, unjust incarceration, and subsequent torture of Seaman Abbas. The group demanded accountability for all individuals implicated in this egregious violation of justice.
AYCF also called for the establishment of transparent mechanisms for reviewing cases of alleged wrongful detention, especially those involving military personnel who continue to suffer in silence while their rights are trampled upon.
The group emphasized that the plight of Seaman Abbas should serve as a rallying cry for all Nigerians who value justice and human rights, adding that his story is emblematic of a broader systemic issue that affects many citizens who fall prey to arbitrary detention and abuse of power.
AYCF reiterated its unwavering support for Seaman Abbas and his family and vowed to continue advocating for all those who have been wronged by systems intended to serve and protect them, until justice is served, and the perpetrators of such heinous crimes are brought to their rightful place before the law.
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