Army denies torture allegations in Sokoto detention facility, probes soldier’s death

The Headquarters 8 Division of the Nigerian Army dismissed allegations of torture at its detention facility in Sokoto, stating that its operations comply with human rights standards. These allegations were made by lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo, who linked the treatment of detainees to the death of Lance Corporal Bala Hudu. The Army clarified that Hudu had pre-existing health issues and was hospitalized prior to his death, which was attributed to complications from underlying illnesses.