Amnesty International has condemned the brutal killing of 23 farmers and fishermen in Malam Karanti village, Borno state, by Boko Haram terrorist group.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Saturday, the global human rights organization described the early Thursday morning attack as a ruthless act that highlights the urgent need for the Nigerian government to do more to protect civilians from insurgent violence.
The Amnesty body stressed that the deliberate targeting and killing of civilians, along with the destruction of their property, amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity, which must be thoroughly investigated.
“#BokoHaram must end its vicious killing spree targeting civilians,”;; the organization said, calling for accountability and justice for the victims.
According to Amnesty International, it has been documenting similar incidents since 2020, in which Boko Haram has slaughtered farmers and fishermen for reasons such as refusing to pay illegal levies, paying levies to rival armed groups, or disobeying directives on farming and fishing activities.
The group reiterated its call on Nigerian authorities to prioritize the safety of rural communities and hold those responsible for such atrocities to account.
