Preliminary investigations into Boko Haram attacks by the International Criminal Court(ICC) have began in Nigeria.This was made known on Tuesday by the ICC Chief Prosecutor, Fatou Ben Sounda of the Gambia who met with President Goodluck Jonathan, with a delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
"Our intention is to meet with concerned authorities in Nigeria. We are meeting with the Minister of Justice, we are also meeting with various authorities that are concerned with this problem and the discussions will take place at that level.
Of course these crimes are taking place, but we are happy at the moment that Nigeria is also taking steps to address these crimes.
As you know, these crimes may be called terrorist attacks but they could also qualify as crimes against humanity and the ICC is not court of such instance, it is a court of last resort" she said.
The prosecutor commended the Nigerian government on efforts it was making in handling the campaign of violence in northern Nigeria by the militant group, who have killed over 1,000 people since 2009.
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