Over 1,100 Abductions Reported in Northern Nigeria

Amnesty International has raised an alarm regarding a significant increase in abductions across northern Nigeria, reporting that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026. The organization highlighted that these incidents primarily targeted rural communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.

In light of this alarming trend, Amnesty International has called on President Bola Tinubu's administration to take urgent measures to address the deteriorating security situation in the region. The report underscores the urgent need for government intervention to protect vulnerable populations in northern Nigeria, where the spate of abductions has become a critical human rights issue.