Amnesty International urges probe into reckless military gunfire following Maiduguri girl’s death
Author: Hadiza MusaPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law

Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to investigate the reckless use of firearms by military personnel that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident occurred on April 4 when the girl was struck by a stray bullet fired during a wedding celebration nearby. The organization emphasized that the killing was avoidable and urged for a transparent and impartial investigation.
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