Amnesty International has condemned the killing of at least 30 people, including eight children, during an attack on Naridon village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night. The human rights organization stated that dozens of victims were chased into the bush and slaughtered as they tried to escape. The exact number of dead and missing remains unclear as the community continues to discover bodies in homes and farmlands.
Amnesty International’s Statement on the Attack
In a statement posted on its official X account, Amnesty International described the attack as horrific. “Dozens of people who tried to escape the attackers were pursued into the bush and slaughtered,” the organization said. The group also released gory images showing entire families locked in their bedrooms and slaughtered. Children had their throats slit and heads with massive cuts. Blood was seen on beds, in kitchens, and along trails where victims attempted to flee.
Government Response Under Scrutiny
Amnesty International referenced President Bola Tinubu’s previous assurances that security agencies would end the killings so that rural communities could sleep with their eyes closed. However, the organization argued that nothing has changed. “The rising death toll in southern Kaduna shows just how badly the authorities are failing in this responsibility,” Amnesty said. It called on the government to intensify efforts to stop the incessant attacks, noting that some villages in Southern Kaduna have been attacked more than five times.
Impunity and Failure to Protect
The organization stated that the killings are evidence of the failure of authorities to protect the people. The inability to bring attackers to justice is fueling impunity. “The government has an obligation to protect its population,” Amnesty added. The attack in Naridon is part of a broader pattern of insecurity in Nigeria. In 2025, insecurity was a major contributor to human rights abuses, and 2026 began with documented attacks on communities in North-Central Nigeria, generating widespread tension.
Despite President Tinubu’s frequent directives to security agencies to end the killings, Amnesty International argues these orders have yielded no results. The organization continues to urge the government to take concrete action to protect citizens and bring perpetrators to justice.
