Foundation Asks FG To Probe Attacks On IDPs

Foundation for Peace Professionals (Peace Pro), has urged the federal government to investigate the alleged sponsorship of terrorism in the north – east by a non-governmental organization (NGO).

The foundation said it was alarmed by media reports that an NGO sponsored attacks on internally displaced persons (IDPs), camps in the Northeast zone.

In a statement signed by its executive director, Mr Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the foundation advised the federal government to put all international humanitarian NGOs operating in the country on close surveillance.

It noted that, “ the news of an NGO recruiting and paying individuals and groups to commit acts of terror in the most vulnerable place such as IDP  camps is a scary development that should not be treated with soft hand.”

The group noted that in recent weeks, cases of fire outbreaks have been reported in some displaced persons camps in Borno State.

“In March, three persons, including children were confirmed dead after a fire gutted an IDP camp at the Muna Alambari area of Borno.

“Another fire incident ravaged two IDP camps and a market, resulting in two deaths and N50 million in property damage. While it is assumed that these fire incidences are accidental, reports are claiming otherwise.

“A viral video circulating online shows a young man confessing to arson – deliberately causing fire outbreaks – in IDP camps and other areas in Borno State,” it added.