Amnesty International condemns Zamfara attack killing over 50, calling for urgent action and accountability amid ongoing insecurity in rural communities
Amnesty International has condemned the deadly attack on Dutsin Dan Hajiya village, describing it as one of the most severe incidents in a region plagued by violence for over a decade.
In a statement posted on the group’s official X account, Amnesty said more bodies continue to be discovered days after the Thursday night assault, while families search for loved ones still missing.
Many of the injured are receiving treatment at Anka General Hospital.
The organisation highlighted the worsening security crisis in Zamfara, noting that previous military interventions have failed to end the killings.
“The Nigerian authorities have repeatedly claimed to be tackling the situation, but the mounting death toll tells a different story,” Amnesty said.
Amnesty International also stressed the psychological toll on residents, who are living in constant fear. “Villagers have been describing feeling helpless and on the edge, constantly bracing themselves for attacks,” the statement read.
The group called for immediate measures to stop the violence and for those responsible to be held accountable. Reports indicate that bandits killed at least 50 residents of Dutsin Dan Hajiya village in Anka Local Government Area during the assault.
