The Plateau state Governor Da Jonah Jang has said that he was investigated and vindicated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for genocide. The Governor was speaking when the United States of America’s ambassador, Mr Martin Brennan paid him a visit in Jos the Plateau state capital.

Jang stated that he was accused of genocide and reported to the ICC but was vindicated when investigation was carried out and he was found to be innocent. The Governor also blamed the failure in addressing the threat posed by the presence of aliens in the state and country at large in complicating the present security challenge.

The Plateau state Governor Da Jonah Jang has said that he was investigated and vindicated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for genocide. The Governor was speaking when the United States of America’s ambassador, Mr Martin Brennan paid him a visit in Jos the Plateau state capital.

Jang stated that he was accused of genocide and reported to the ICC but was vindicated when investigation was carried out and he was found to be innocent. The Governor also blamed the failure in addressing the threat posed by the presence of aliens in the state and country at large in complicating the present security challenge.

He said the inattention given to security report “escalated to Boko Haram insurgency and security threats in the Northern part of the country. What we are trying to stop here escalated into Boko Haram in other parts of the North”. The Governor added that other countries are facing terrorism and insecurity. He said “We believe that we will overcome these with our nascent democracy so that Nigeria will lead Africa to develop economically as the most populous Black Country in the world”.

The American Ambassador while responding said that the United States was passionate about “the state of security in Nigeria and so are seeking ways to make partnership with Nigeria stronger so that we can help Nigeria achieve security”.

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ICC investigated and cleared me of genocide over Jos crisis – Jang