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Amnesty International Nigeria has raised fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in the country, saying no fewer than 10,217 people were killed in attacks by gunmen across seven states during the first two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to the organisation, the deaths were recorded in Benue, Niger, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau, Sokoto and Zamfara states, highlighting the scale of killings linked to armed groups and other criminal elements during the period under review.
Amnesty International said the figures underscored the continuing vulnerability of communities facing attacks, particularly in areas affected by banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime. The organisation urged the government to strengthen measures aimed at protecting civilians and preventing further loss of lives.
The development is expected to renew debate over the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, with pressure mounting on authorities to deliver more effective security operations and address the factors allowing armed groups to operate in affected communities.
Amnesty’s report also puts renewed focus on the need for accountability, improved intelligence gathering and stronger protection for vulnerable communities. The organisation maintained that safeguarding the lives and rights of Nigerians must remain a central responsibility of government.
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