Analysis of human rights implication during counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria

Abstract

Human rights are the heartbeat of every society. Undoubtedly, government is meant to protect these  rights, but the extent of violations  by the security operatives in Nigeria is very disturbing. These violations are as a result of security threats and high value placed on  national security by the government. Nigeria is facing serious security challenges with global concern. However, in the course of curbing  this worrisome situation, government engages the services of security operatives without any specified guidelines. Most of these  agencies capitalized on the breakdown to commit violations on the rights of citizens. These are manifested extra judicial killings, torture  and ill-treatment, rape, arrest, enforced disappearance among others. The motivation of this paper was borne of the desire to analysis of  human rights implication during counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria. Thus, this paper adopted doctrinal research method. This  includes both primary and secondary sources. The paper identified scars of human rights violations perpetrated by the security  operatives during counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria. It further proffered solutions by advocating on the need for improvement and effective implementation of anti-torture act, adequate sanction and special trainings on the protection of rights of IDPs among others.