Sunday, April 12, 2026 - At least, 24 people have been killed in a brutal attack on Debe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, triggering outrage from Amnesty International, which has called for immediate and impartial investigation.
The attack which occurred on the evening of April 5, 2026,
coinciding with Easter Sunday, left scores dead and many others displaced,
according to accounts gathered from residents who fled the violence.
Witnesses described the attack as indiscriminate and
extremely violent.
One resident, speaking to Amnesty International, said: “The
killers were on rampage. During the attack they killed Muslims, Christians and
followers of traditional religion. They killed every human being they came
across.”
In addition to the killings, widespread destruction was
recorded across the community. Several homes were razed, leaving families
without shelter, while a Catholic Church, identified as an outstation of Sacred
Heart Parish Shafa, was completely destroyed.
Local traders were also affected, with at least 14 shops set
ablaze, wiping out goods and livelihoods in the already vulnerable rural
settlement.
The violence forced many residents to flee to neighbouring
communities, creating a fresh wave of displacement in the area.
Responding to the incident, Amnesty International condemned
the killings and urged Nigerian authorities to act swiftly.
The organisation called for a “prompt, thorough and
impartial investigation” to ensure that perpetrators are identified and
prosecuted.
It also stressed the need for immediate protection for
survivors and humanitarian assistance for those displaced, noting that affected
families require urgent support to rebuild their lives.
Authorities in Kebbi State are yet to issue a detailed
official statement on the attack when this report was filed.
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