Amnesty International accuses Tinubu of ‘utter failure’ as terror attacks rise

Amnesty International has condemned the wave of killings and kidnappings across Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to protect citizens amid escalating terrorist violence.

In a statement on Sunday, the human rights organisation criticised the government’s handling of insecurity, particularly in Kwara, Niger, Benue, and Katsina states, where repeated attacks have left communities devastated and residents living in fear.

Rights group cites rising death toll across northern states

Amnesty International highlighted recent attacks in Tungar-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa villages in Niger State’s Borgu Local Government Area, where at least 32 people were reportedly killed by armed gunmen.

The organisation said despite government assurances, the continued violence shows that authorities have not effectively addressed the crisis, noting that increasing abductions, killings, and armed raids have worsened insecurity across northern Nigeria. It also described coordinated attacks in Kwara and other affected states, where gunmen reportedly moved between villages on motorcycles, killing residents, burning homes and shops, and forcing communities to flee.

Calls on government to urgently end killings and abductions

Amnesty International expressed concern that more than 239 people have already been killed in multiple attacks across Kwara, Niger, Benue, and Katsina states since the beginning of February.

The organisation challenged the government to take immediate and decisive action to halt the violence, stressing that the continued attacks demonstrate the urgent need for stronger security measures to protect lives and restore public confidence.

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