A human rights organisation, Stefanos Foundation has said that 1,872 persons were killed in Nigeria between January and April 2023 in 217 attacks. The Jos-based organisation, which focuses on human rights and peace-building, said within the period under review, 714 persons were abducted while 65 others were injured. The group in a report released on Thursday said the attacks occurred in 34 states and highlighted the urgent need for action to address the underlying causes of the violence.
June 2, 2023The Jos-based organisation, which focuses on human rights and peace-building, said within the period under review, 714 persons were abducted while 65 others were injured.
A human rights organisation, Stefanos Foundation has said that 1,872 persons were killed in Nigeria between January and April 2023 in 217 attacks.The Jos-based organisation, which focuses on human rights and peace-building, said within the period under review, 714 persons were abducted while 65 others were injured.The group in a report released on Thursday said the attacks occurred in 34 states and highlighted the urgent need for action to address the underlying causes of the violence.
“This has happened in Agatu, Guma, Logo in Benue State, Kagoro, Zangon Kataf, Kajuru, Kafanchan in southern Kaduna, Bassa, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and now Mangu in Plateau State, and the list goes on.“Stefanos Foundation has recorded 217 instances of attacks from 34 states across the Federation between January and April 2023 alone.“From these attacks, we recorded 1,872 deaths, 714 abductions, and 65 injuries. We find this very alarming for a country that is not at war.
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