Amnesty International has knocked Bola Tinubu’s administration over the ongoing killings by unidentified armed men in various communities across Plateau State.
The global human rights organization condemned the recent attacks in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas, which occurred within a span of two weeks.
Amnesty International accused the Nigerian government of showing indifference and failing to take concrete action against the perpetrators.
Reacting to the latest attack on Zikke village in Bassa LGA, the organization described the killings as a gruesome reminder of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.
It will be recalled that in the early hours of Monday, April 14, armed men stormed Zikke community, killing about 50 people and burning down several homes.
While women, children and even the elderly population were not spared, survivors of the attack were said to have found charred remains of their loved ones soaked in their blood after the gunmen left.
AI describing the attack in a statement as a horrific and senseless massacre said, the Nigerian government must act beyond just issuing statements.
“The government must move beyond issuing bland statements and show genuine commitment to protecting lives.
“The inexcusable security lapses that enabled this deadly attack — just two weeks after 52 people were similarly killed — must be urgently investigated,” AI said on Monday.
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Referring to past attacks and killings in the state, the international organization stated that these acts of violence are not isolated incidents but follow a disturbing pattern.
“They reflect a complete failure by the Nigerian authorities to protect rural communities.
“These villagers have effectively been abandoned to the mercy of gunmen.”
Bola Tinubu has insisted that his administration is rolling out “new security strategies” to combat terrorism and criminal violence,” it said.
It also stated that it has become obvious that whatever new measures the government of the day is claiming to roll out to improve security in the country, appear not to be working.
It further called for independent investigations into the attacks to point out the perpetrators of the acts.
In addition, AI urged the Nigerian government to reinforce its protection plans for vulnerable communities and those affected so far to get the needle support.
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