Responding to the horrific killing of at least 45 civilians by Boko Haram in Rann, Borno state, Osai Ojigho, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, said: 

Amnesty International recorded 579 executions in 18 countries in 2021, an increase of 20% from the 483 recorded in 2020. This figure represents the second lowest number of executions recorded by Amnesty International since at least 2010.

2021 saw a worrying rise in executions and death sentences as some of the world’s most prolific executioners returned to business as usual and courts were unshackled from Covid-19 restrictions, Amnesty International said today in its annual review of the death penalty.

Prof. Maurice Fangnon was a brave activist who dedicated his life to defending the poor and oppressed. The 65-year-old human rights defender passed away in Lagos, Nigeria on 5 May 2022.

Amnesty International Nigeria is deeply concerned over the failure of the Nigerian authorities to secure the release of the abducted Abuja-Kaduna inbound train passengers who have remained in captivity since 28 March 2022.

Amnesty International Nigeria condemns the horrific lynching of a female student of the ShehuShagari College of Education, Sokoto on alleged blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed on12 May 2022.

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Between 9 November 2016 and 9 April 2017, over 30,000 people were forcibly evicted from Otodo-Gbame and Ilubirin settlements in Lagos State, a metropolitan city in South-West Nigeria. These evictions were carried out in defiance of court orders, without prior consultations nor adequate notice. Compensation and adequate alternative housing were not provided for evictees. During these forced evictions, security forces and unidentified men killed 11 people. At least 17 people also went missing.

Amnesty International Public Statement

Since the powerful #EndSARS protest, Nigerian authorities have failed to investigate the killing of at least 56 people by the army and police. Many of those arrested for participating in the protest are locked up in jails while several others face trumped-up charges. Take action now to demand justice for those who died standing against police violence in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, women’s rights took a new blow after senators rejected for the third time five bills that sought to promote gender equality in the country. We need to unite in solidarity to end traditions, practices, and laws that harm women. Take action now and demand the National Assembly to reconsider all gender bills.