Amnesty International has criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for lacking a clear and effective strategy to tackle the growing wave of violence by armed groups in Nigeria. The human rights organization made this assertion following the brutal killing of the Chief Imam of Maru Jumma’a Mosque in Zamfara State, Alkali Salihu Suleiman, along with his three children.
*Key Points*
- *Inadequate Security Measures*: Amnesty International highlighted the Nigerian government's failure to protect lives and property, allowing killers to carry out horrific atrocities with impunity.
- *Torture and Ill-Treatment*: The Chief Imam and his children were subjected to almost daily rounds of torture and ill-treatment while in captivity, including beatings and deprivation of food and water.
- *Government Inaction*: The organization criticized the government's silence and inaction over repeated attacks, stating that bandits now act with growing impunity across Zamfara and other states.
*Amnesty International's Concerns*
- *Persistent Insecurity*: The human rights organization emphasized the persistent insecurity in rural communities, particularly in northern Nigeria, where banditry and violent attacks have continued for years.
- *Lack of Accountability*: The group noted that no perpetrators have been brought to justice, leaving rural communities feeling exposed and helpless.
*Call to Action*
- *Protect Lives*: Amnesty International has called on President Tinubu's government to prioritize the protection of lives and take decisive steps to end the cycle of violence.
- *Effective Plan*: The organization urged the government to develop an effective plan to tackle banditry and armed groups, ensuring the security of lives and property ¹ ².
