The Amnesty International Nigeria has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently investigate the recurring security crisis in Plateau State, particularly the blocking of roads and killing of travellers.
The organization described the incidents as a disturbing pattern of violence that continues to threaten the fundamental rights to life and freedom of movement.
According to reports, four persons were recently killed when armed youths blocked a road and attacked travellers along the Nding axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly triggered a reprisal attack in Dorowa Babuje village, where seven persons were also killed.
Amnesty International noted that similar incidents have occurred in the past. In June last year, 12 travellers from Basawa in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State were killed by a mob in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The group also recalled an earlier attack in August 2021, when 22 commuters were killed along Rukuba Road in Jos North while returning from an Islamic event in Bauchi State.
The organization expressed concern that the failure of authorities to hold perpetrators accountable has continued to embolden such attacks in parts of Plateau State.
Amnesty International therefore urged the Nigerian government to take immediate steps to investigate the incidents, bring those responsible to justice, and ensure the protection of travellers across the state.
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