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ICC not investigating Nigeria for crimes against humanity, Attorney General Fagbemi says

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Nigeria’s Attorney General and Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi rejected claims that the International Criminal Court is investigating the country for alleged crimes against humanity.
  • Fagbemi said the claim was false and vowed action over a petition submitted by an unidentified person.

Nigeria’s Attorney General and Justice Minister, Lateef Fagbemi, has dismissed as false a claim that the International Criminal Court is investigating Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity.

Fagbemi made the statement in a Thursday release. He also vowed action over a petition filed by an unidentified person.

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