Amnesty International urges probe into reckless military gunfire following Maiduguri girl’s death

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.