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In response to the wave of outcries from Nigerians across the country, the Nigerian Army on Tuesday August 15th has finally released a phone number and guidelines to follow when reporting any military misconduct against civilians. The Army has also assured the public to expect a swift response for any complaints made.

According to Brigadier Kumapayi, the overall level of human rights violations against civilians has drastically reduced in recent times. 

Kumapayi said "We are doing our jobs more professionally and have been responsive to the complaints that we receive. 

"The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has directed us to go round army formations to sensitize our troops on human rights activities, and their conduct whether on operations or out of operation.'' 

"The COAS has set-up human rights desk at the army headquarters. So, he directed same to be set-up at formation levels at the divisional headquarters. 

"It is also to be set-up outside divisional headquarters to allow easy access for civilian populace to reach us." A call centre with the sort code - 183, has been set up to reach out to the human rights desks on any network. 

"Someone is there to receive your complain and immediate action will be taken, and the Army Chief is being briefed daily on all calls that comes in. "He takes decision on such complaint and this has been seen in recent times,"� he said. 

"Our hope is that over time, people will get to know what the Nigeria Army is doing in line with the global best practice,"� he said.

In addition, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai also issued directions for officials to go round army formations to sensitize troops.

This move has come as a soothing relief for Nigerians who have always felt helpless in the face of attacks from military personnel.