Adamawa Protest Violence: Amnesty International Highlights Excessive Force and Human Rights Violations.
Adamawa Protest Violence: Amnesty International Highlights Excessive Force and Human Rights Violations.
Amnesty International has called for a thorough, transparent investigation into the killing of at least nine women protesters in Lamorde Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The rights organization condemns the Nigerian military for allegedly using excessive and unlawful force during a demonstration, which resulted in the women being shot with live ammunition without warning.
In a statement shared on social media), Amnesty described the incident as horrific, noting that several women were injured after being hit by bullets in different parts of their bodies. The group firmly criticized the military’s response, labeling it unlawful and unacceptable, and highlighted concerns over the violent handling of civilian protests in Nigeria.
The organization also condemned the government’s approach to escalating ethnic conflicts between the Bachama and Chobo communities. These conflicts reportedly began over land disputes and the theft of a motorcycle. Amnesty criticized the authorities for responding inadequately and sluggishly, pointing out that their actions often exacerbate violence rather than quell it.
Amnesty emphasized that security responses to such communal violence frequently lead to more casualties and destruction. During recent clashes in Lamorde on December 8, 2025, security forces reportedly used excessive force, resulting in additional deaths and widespread damage. The rights group expressed concern over the persistent failure of Nigerian authorities to investigate these serious human rights violations, warning that such neglect fosters a dangerous disregard for human life.
The call from Amnesty International underscores the urgent need for accountability and justice for the victims of the Lamorde incident, as well as a reevaluation of the military and police response to protests and communal conflicts across Nigeria.
