Amnesty International Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, describing it as a horrific and shameful failure of the Nigerian government to safeguard its citizens.
The assault, which took place on Monday in the Bindi-Jebbu community of Riyom Local Government Area, left at least 27 people dead, with reports indicating that entire families were deliberately targeted and executed.
According to Amnesty, victims were locked inside their homes and systematically slaughtered, while those attempting to escape were shot.
The human rights organisation expressed outrage over the brutality of the attack, emphasising that such violence reflects a disturbing pattern of unchecked bloodshed in the region.
In a statement posted on social media, Amnesty International Nigeria criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to fulfil its promises to curb widespread killings, particularly in Plateau State, where rural communities have suffered repeated attacks.
The group dismissed the government’s claims of directing security agencies to address the violence, pointing to the rising death toll as evidence of continued failure.
Amnesty called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the massacre, demanding accountability for the perpetrators. It also urged the Nigerian authorities to implement urgent reforms to prevent further violence, stressing that the government’s inaction has only emboldened attackers and deepened insecurity.
The organisation highlighted the growing culture of impunity, warning that the lack of justice is eroding public trust.
“The Nigerian government must protect its people, yet the escalating violence and unchecked killings demonstrate a glaring failure in this responsibility,” the statement read.
The Bindi-Jebbu massacre is the latest in a series of attacks that have plagued Plateau State, where farming communities have long been targeted by armed groups. Amnesty International’s condemnation adds to mounting pressure on the government to take decisive action against the worsening security crisis.
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