ICC dismisses kidnapping petition, no probe against Nigeria – FG

The Punch | 04-09-2026 01:53am |

The International Criminal Court has dismissed an anonymous petition that sought an investigation into alleged systemic kidnappings in Nigeria as crimes against humanity. The petition, filed under Document No. ICC-RoC46(3)-01/26, was titled 'Formal Communication Requesting Investigation into Systemic Kidnappings in Nigeria as Crimes Against Humanity.' The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, confirmed the dismissal, stating that no probe will be initiated against Nigeria.

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