Amnesty International has strongly condemned the killing of at least 30 people by armed assailants in Naridon Village, Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, describing the attack as one of the deadliest assaults on communities in Southern Kaduna in recent years.
The rights organisation said the attackers stormed the village on Sunday night, killing scores of residents and pursuing those who fled into nearby bushes, where many were reportedly hunted down and murdered.
According to Amnesty International, the affected community has declared many residents missing, while efforts are continuing to determine the full death toll as more bodies are being recovered from homes and surrounding farmlands.
The organisation said evidence gathered from the scene revealed widespread devastation, with entire families reportedly killed inside their homes.
It disclosed that graphic images obtained from the community showed victims slain in their bedrooms, while bloodstains were visible on beds, in kitchens and along escape routes used by residents attempting to flee the attackers.
Amnesty International described the incident as another tragic reminder of the worsening security situation in parts of Kaduna State, noting that several communities in Southern Kaduna have suffered repeated violent attacks over the years.
The organisation said the latest killings underscore the urgent need for authorities to strengthen the protection of vulnerable communities and ensure perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and prosecuted.
It noted that despite repeated assurances by President Bola Tinubu that security agencies had been directed to end the wave of killings and restore safety to rural communities, attacks on civilians continue to occur.
According to Amnesty International, the recurring violence reflects persistent shortcomings in the protection of lives and property, while the failure to bring perpetrators to justice has encouraged a culture of impunity.
The organisation called on the Federal Government and security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the massacre, ensure those responsible are held accountable, and adopt more effective measures to prevent further attacks on rural communities.
The latest attack adds to growing concerns over insecurity in parts of Northern Nigeria, where communities continue to grapple with armed banditry, communal violence and other forms of criminal attacks despite ongoing security operations.
