30/03/2026
From Maiduguri to Calabar, Ondo to Plateau. Nigerians are facing killings, kidnappings, and brutal attacks every week.
๐๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐
๐. ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐-๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐จ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
The North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of Abdulrahman Mustapha (also known as Abchin) on Polo Road,
Maiduguri. Social media reports claim Mustapha, reportedly unarmed, was returning from a Sallah visit when shot by troops. The Army stated initial findings suggest a possible encounter
with individuals linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP, but an impartial investigation is ongoing to determine compliance with operational rules and human rights standards.
2. ๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
Three people were killed in multiple vehicle crashes on the Ugwu Onyeama Hills stretch of the EnuguโOnitsha Expressway. Several journalists traveling on assignment were injured. The
highway is a known high-risk area due to ongoing reconstruction and steep terrain, highlighting the need for urgent road safety interventions.
๐. ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ง โ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ซ, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
Officials of the Cross River State Urban Development Authority (CUDA) reportedly flogged street children at Mary Slessor Roundabout and transported them to Zoo Garden for further
mistreatment. Civil society groups, including Street Priests, called for urgent intervention. The state government has pledged to punish those responsible.
๐. ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐
๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ก โ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐, ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
A resident, Abdullahi, was arrested for publicly protesting water and electricity shortages during a Sallah visit by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago. He was detained for five days before being
granted bail. The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria cautioned against actions that curtail freedom of expression, underscoring ongoing concerns about civil liberties in the state.
๐. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ โ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
Recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba and Gari Ya Waye communities in Jos North LGA left over 30 residents dead, prompting a 48-hour curfew. University of Jos postponed examinations for
staff and students residing in affected areas. Security agencies continue investigations, highlighting the urgent need for conflict resolution and protection of civilians.
๐. ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐จ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack on a Forward Operating Base in Borno State, neutralizing 38 insurgents. Meanwhile, multiple su***de bombings in Maiduguri earlier in March killed 27 and injured 146, emphasizing ongoing threats to civilian safety.
๐. ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ ๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
Gunmen attacked a primary health centre in Oke Ijebu, Akure South LGA, abducting six workers and stealing valuables. The incident reflects continued insecurity and the vulnerability of essential service providers in Nigeria.
๐. ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
Over 2,000 residents of Oro-Ago, Oyate, and Ahun communities fled due to repeated bandit attacks, which included killings, abductions, and attacks on local security figures. Residents
continue to face displacement and disruption of livelihoods.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฌ:
โ Ensure timely, transparent, and independent investigations into allegations of extra-
judicial killings and abuse.
โ Strengthen road safety regulations, including improved signage, patrols, and
reconstruction oversight.
โ Protect civilians in conflict-prone areas through proactive community policing,
intelligence sharing, and rapid response units.
โ Uphold the right to free speech and protect protestors from arbitrary arrest.
โ Implement effective disaster and conflict management protocols to prevent mass
displacement and communal violence.
๐
๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ง๐ฌ:
โ Report human rights violations promptly to credible bodies.
โ Advocate for accountability through media campaigns, petitions, and collaboration with NGOs.
โ Participate in community safety initiatives, including neighborhood vigilance and early warning systems.
โ Promote awareness of rights and civic responsibilities to reduce vulnerability during crises.
๐๐๐๐ reminds all Nigerians: Human rights protection is a shared responsibility between the government, security agencies, and citizens. Collective vigilance, accountability, and advocacy
are crucial to building a safer and more just society.
