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From Godwin Tsa, Abuja
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a thorough investigation into the gruesome murder of an aid worker, Alem Muluseta, in Damboa, Borno State.
Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr Tony Ojukwu, who condemned the killing of Muluseta, a staff of a humanitarian NGO, expressed the need to respect and protect aid workers for their laudable efforts and commitment to caring for People of Concern (PoCs) in their respective areas of coverage.
Dr Ojukwu said any form of attack on them or the people they are caring for, should be condemned in all ramifications and thoroughly investigated.
According to a statement by Deputy Director Public Affairs, Fatimah Agwai, the Executive Secretary said, “This killing, though an isolated one should be thoroughly investigated and not be allowed to happen again. It is very important to always review the mental health status of troops in the front line, considering the traumatic situations that they are sometimes exposed to.”
The human rights Boss noted that the nature of assistance provided by Aid workers to the Internally Displaced persons, Returnees, and Refugees in the North-East is immeasurable as it has helped save lives and communities who are in need of love and care to make them psychologically balanced.
“The protection of humanitarian workers should therefore be the priority of all, especially at this time when we need them most.
He called on the Military and other Security personnel involved in the counter-insurgency operations in the North East to always adhere to the rules of engagement and mainstream human rights in their operations in the region.
Ojukwu, on behalf Commission commiserated with the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues, the UN country team and everyone affected during this attack.
