Amnesty International has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to halt the wave of killings across the country, warning that continued inaction is worsening insecurity.
In a statement on the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, the organisation said authorities must probe what it described as security lapses that allowed the assailants to strike.
The group said more than 30 people were reported killed, based on accounts from residents and local sources, adding that the figure could rise as more bodies are recovered.
“The attack and its timing show how vulnerable people have become to being killed anywhere and at any time,” the statement said.
How The Attack was Carried Out
Gunmen had reportedly stormed the community on Sunday evening, posing as customers at a beer parlour before opening fire.
Witnesses said the attackers later moved through adjoining paths, shooting at fleeing residents before escaping towards a nearby hill.
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The incident triggered reprisal attacks in parts of Jos North, leading to additional casualties. The Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew, while the University of Jos postponed examinations and schools in the area shut down amid tension.
Act Beyond Statements and Protect Lives- Amnesty
Amnesty International said the recurring attacks in Plateau and other states show that communities are increasingly exposed to violence.
It noted that similar incidents in Benue, Zamfara and Kebbi states point to a broader security challenge, raising concerns over the protection of lives and property.
The organisation criticised what it described as a pattern of official condemnation without concrete action, urging the government to go beyond statements.
It called for the protection of lives, accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims, warning that failure to act decisively could lead to further loss of lives.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
