US EditionNigerian Govt Disputes Amnesty International's Report On Insecurity Under Tinubu
- The security agency responsible for counterterrorism under the National Security Adviser's office challenged Amnesty International's May 2025 report, which claimed that more than 10,000 Nigerians had been killed over two years during President Tinubu's tenure.
- The dispute arose because the Centre and allied groups questioned Amnesty's data sources, citing discrepancies with verified records and accusing the report of cherry-picking incidents to create a false narrative.
- The government emphasized its continuing initiatives to improve security by upgrading military strategies, targeting prominent bandit commanders, strengthening intelligence systems, and providing aid to displaced communities amid increasing violence and the rise of new armed factions.
- Amnesty International reported that armed group attacks resulted in 6,896 fatalities in Benue State and 2,630 deaths in Plateau State over two years; however, critics cited ACLED data that showed much lower numbers, labeling Amnesty’s statistics as exaggerated and potentially inflammatory.
- The controversy reflects deep divisions on Nigeria's security status, with the government urging caution about misinformation, while civil society and analysts urge accountability and collaboration for accurate assessments.
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Nigeria response to armed attacks against civilians sparks criticism
Amnesty International stated on Thursday that Nigerian authorities failed to protect their population from violent attacks carried out by armed groups amid the ongoing armed conflict. The organization emphasized that the Nigerian government’s ineffective response to these attacks resulted in a rising death toll and worsened the humanitarian crisis. Amnesty International noted that over 10,000 civilians have been killed in assaults by non-state a…
Public Affairs Analyst faults Amnesty Int'l's report on Nigeria's security concerns
A public affairs analyst, Mr Tersoo Chiahemen, has faulted the reports of Amnesty International, AI, which claimed that over 10,000 Nigerians have been killed by bandits in the two-year tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He alleged that the report by the international organization was exaggerated and capable of causing unnecessary tension and apprehension in the country. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, Chiahemen noted w…
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Amnesty International's Nigeria Report: Fictional Fatalities, Factual Failures
A Response to ‘Nigeria: Mounting Death Toll and Looming Humanitarian Crisis,’ by Tersoo Chiahemen Amid Unchecked Attacks by Armed Groups, Amnesty International has once again set off alarm bells with a sensationalist report claiming that over 10,000 people have been killed by bandits and armed groups in Northern Nigeria since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office two years ago. With dramatic headlines like “Bandits Sacked 672 Villages and K…
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