Amnesty International has raised an alarm over the spate of killings across Nigeria, describing the past week as yet another bloody one. In a statement on Friday, the global rights body faulted the Nigerian authorities for failing to protect lives and property.
“The Nigerian authorities must do more to address the horrifying and increasing threat to the right to life in some parts of the country,” it said.
“This week alone, at least 65 people have been killed in horrific attacks. In Katsina state, in an attack on worshippers in a mosque, gunmen killed over 50 people and abducted over 60 people. “In Plateau state, over 15 farmers were slaughtered by gunmen in Mangu LGA. As a result, over 200 people were displaced.”
At least 32 worshippers were killed when bandits attacked a mosque in Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Tuesday. There have been concerns over killings in different parts of the country.
Despite government promises, the killings from different groups have continued to lead to tears and destruction.
