In a strongly worded statement, Amnesty International has denounced the brutal attack on Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, where at least 17 people lost their lives. The international rights group is calling on Nigerian authorities to ensure accountability and enhance security measures for at-risk communities.
The assault occurred on June 1, 2026, when armed men stormed the town while many residents had returned home to celebrate Eid al-Kabir with loved ones. According to the organization, some victims were visitors who had come specifically for the festivities, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking.
Amnesty International is urging immediate action, including a thorough investigation into the incident, identification of perpetrators, and prosecution through fair legal processes. The group also emphasizes the need for support—both psychological and material—for survivors, those displaced, and families who lost members.
The rights body point to the ongoing failure of authorities to protect communities from repeated armed attacks. The organization states that it is unacceptable for rural and remote areas to remain under constant fear of violence, which devastates lives, livelihoods, and access to essential services. In particular, they highlight that communities should be able to gather, worship, and celebrate without the terror of gunmen descending with impunity.
The attack spotlights a broader security crisis affecting eastern Sokoto and neighboring states, where cycles of killings, abductions, and displacement have disrupted everyday life and economic activities, especially farming. Amnesty International accuses both federal and Sokoto State governments of failing to meet their fundamental responsibility to protect citizens from such recurring violence.
The organization calls for sustained, coordinated measures to prevent future tragedies, ensure justice, and help affected communities rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. The statement underscores that without urgent action, more communities will remain vulnerable to similar atrocities.