Amnesty International has strongly condemned the recent surge in deadly attacks by armed groups in northwestern Nigeria, calling it a further sign of the government’s failure to protect vulnerable populations.
The latest attack occurred in Sabon Sara, a village in Zamfara State, during the early hours of Wednesday.
According to local sources, at least two people were killed, one person injured, and several others abducted, including adolescent girls. The report was first shared by a Nigerian security analyst on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
As of this report, Nigerian authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Zamfara State has become one of the epicenters of violent criminal activity, with frequent reports of kidnappings, killings, and mass displacements. These attacks are often carried out by loosely organized armed groups referred to locally as “bandits,” who raid rural communities for ransom and supplies.
Earlier this week, Katuru village in Shinkafi Local Government Area was also attacked, with two women abducted and several others injured. In another incident, armed men stormed a mosque in Unguwar Galadunci, Anka LGA, abducting worshippers during evening prayers.
Civil society groups and human rights advocates have urged both the Nigerian federal government and state officials to act swiftly to address the escalating violence and restore safety to affected regions.
Amnesty International emphasized that the continued wave of violence reflects systemic failures in governance and public security, calling for greater accountability and protection of human rights across Nigeria.
