Nigeria: Over 1,100 People Kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in Four Months - Amnesty

Amnesty International reported that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped in northern Nigeria between January and April 2026, highlighting a growing security crisis. Victims often endure extreme violence, including torture and rape, with many remaining captive for months. The abductions, driven by ransom demands, primarily affect rural communities and internally displaced persons camps. Amnesty accused Nigerian authorities of failing to meet their constitutional and international obligations to protect lives.