More than 10,217 people have been killed in violent attacks across several Nigerian states since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office two years ago.
This was contained in a new report by Amnesty International release on Thursday, on its official website.
The international human rights group described the Nigerian authorities’ inability to address insecurity as shocking.
The group warned that the failure to protect citizens has led to mass killings, abductions, and a humanitarian crisis across Benue, Zamfara, Plateau, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Edo, and Borno states.
“Today marks exactly two years since President Bola Tinubu assumed office with a promise to enhance security.
“Instead, things have only gotten worse, as the authorities continue to fail to protect the rights to life, physical integrity, liberty and the security of tens of thousands of people across the country,” said Isa Sanusi, Director Amnesty International Nigeria.
According to the report, Benue State recorded the highest number of killings with 6,896 deaths, followed by Plateau State with 2,630 deaths.
In Zamfara State alone, over 273 people were killed and 467 abducted, with attacks occurring almost daily.
The group further revealed that 638 villages have been sacked, and 725 others remain under the control of bandits across 13 local government areas of Zamfara.
In Katsina State, the report verified the killing of over 294 people and the abduction of 306, mostly women and girls, between May 2023 and May 2025.
“The authorities continue to fail to protect the rights to life, physical integrity, liberty, and the security of tens of thousands of people across the country,” Sanusi added.
“The authorities’ failure to hold suspected perpetrators accountable is fueling a cycle of impunity that is making everyone feel unsafe,” he said.
“Time is running out, as gunmen, bandits, and insurgents ramp up attacks daily. The nationwide bloodshed must end now,” he added.