Amnesty International Blames Tinubu For Bandits’ Killing Of 71 Nigerians

Amnesty International has slammed President Bola Tinubu for failing to prevent recent attacks by bandits that left at least 71 people dead and over 50 others kidnapped in four Nigerian states.

In a statement issued on Monday, the global human rights watchdog condemned the wave of attacks across Benue, Plateau, Kebbi, and Katsina states, accusing the federal government of neglecting its duty to protect lives.

“Over a week, at least 71 people have been killed: 52 in Plateau, Kebbi 13 and Katsina 6 persons. Also, in Katsina, gunmen have abducted over 50 people. The gunmen on a rampage of bloodshed are escalating deadly attacks on rural areas where hundreds are being displaced,” the statement said.

It further accused the government of turning a blind eye to the growing violence.

“Not only has the government failed to take the steps needed to stop these attacks that have almost become a routine, the Nigerian government had consistently failed to bring suspected perpetrators to justice through due process of law.

“Failing to hold the killers to account is increasingly emboldening impunity, sending the wrong message that there are consequences for impunity.”

Amnesty also warned that the ongoing violence could lead to a humanitarian disaster, as residents in affected communities are being displaced and deprived of their means of survival.

The latest onslaught comes as bandit attacks surge again in northern Nigeria, with casualty figures rising beyond 100 in recent weeks.

In response to the Plateau killings, President Tinubu, who is currently on a working visit to France, vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

In a statement released by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga last Saturday, Mr Tinubu “promised that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau state will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law.”

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