Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately investigate the alleged killing of a resident by soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as another troubling example of alleged abuses by security forces.
The global human rights organisation, in a statement posted on its verified Facebook account on Tuesday, said the incident occurred on March 22, 2026, around the Polo axis near the Federal High Court in an area known as Karshen Kolta.
According to Amnesty International, the victim, Abdulrahman Mustapha, popularly known as “Abchin,” was shot dead by soldiers of the Nigerian Army while returning from a Sallah visit to his siblings residing in the Polo area.
The organisation said it was disturbing that the military reportedly transported the victim’s lifeless body alongside his vehicle to the GRA Police Station in Maiduguri. From there, the body was taken to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where he was formally confirmed dead.
Amnesty International condemned the incident, warning that such actions erode public confidence in security institutions.
“What happened to Abdulrahman is a sad reminder of the Nigerian military’s consistent utter disregard for the sanctity of human life and the rule of law,” the organisation said.
“Such flagrant disregard for human rights undermines public trust and creates a toxic climate of impunity,” Amnesty International added.
The organisation urged the government to ensure accountability and justice for the victim.
“The authorities must stop turning a blind eye to such unlawful killings. They must live up to their constitutional and international human rights obligations by ensuring that all suspected soldiers involved are brought to justice in a prompt and fair trial,” the statement added.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the Nigerian military regarding the allegation.
