Amnesty Condemns Kebbe Attack in Sokoto
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi
Amnesty International has condemned the deadly attack on Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where at least 32 people were reportedly killed.
The attack, which occurred on Friday afternoon, also left dozens injured, while several houses were reportedly burnt and shops looted.
In a statement shared on its verified Facebook page, Amnesty International said the gunmen stormed the community on motorcycles and attacked a Juma’at mosque, killing worshippers, including the mosque’s Imam, Malam Aliyu.
The organisation said the attackers also blocked an escape route used by fleeing residents and killed several people attempting to flee the community.
It added that some families were still searching for relatives who had remained missing since the attack.
Amnesty described the incident as part of the broader insecurity affecting eastern and southern parts of Sokoto State, characterised by persistent killings, abductions and displacement.
It said the recurring attacks continued to threaten the fundamental rights and safety of communities across the affected areas.
The organisation urged Nigerian authorities to urgently investigate the attack, identify those responsible and prosecute them through fair judicial proceedings.
Amnesty also called for immediate measures to protect communities at risk and provide effective remedies and support for survivors and families affected by the violence.
It stressed that accountability and civilian protection were crucial to preventing further attacks and restoring the rights and safety of communities affected by persistent insecurity.
