Washington D.C. – New Hampshire Department of Justice, October 18, 2024
Attorney General John M. Formella joined a bipartisan group of seventeen other state attorneys general today in asking President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken to designate Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage pursuant to the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act. The attorneys general express grave concern for the life of Mr. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former law enforcement leader who is being unlawfully detained by the Nigerian government.
“In light of the alarming circumstances surrounding Tigran Gambaryan’s unlawful detention in Nigeria, I stand with my fellow attorneys general in calling on the Biden Administration to designate him as a hostage. Mr. Gambaryan is a dedicated public servant who has devoted his life to upholding the law and protecting American values. His continued detention without cause is not only a violation of his rights but also poses a severe risk to his health and well-being,” said Attorney General Formella. “We must act decisively to ensure his safe return to his family before it’s too late. It is our duty to advocate for U.S. citizens abroad, and we urge the federal government to apply the necessary diplomatic pressure to secure his release.”
