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Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to urgently intensify efforts to rescue 37 people abducted by gunmen from Ariko village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, 104 days after they were taken captive.
In a statement, the human rights organization expressed concern over the prolonged captivity of the victims, warning that they face serious risks, including torture, starvation, amputation, rape, and other forms of abuse if urgent action is not taken.
The victims were abducted on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, when gunmen reportedly attacked churches in Ariko village.
The attack claimed the lives of at least seven people, while 37 others mostly women and children were taken away by the assailants.
According to Amnesty International, relatives of those still in captivity said they have been abandoned by the government, citing a lack of information on efforts being made to secure the safe release of their loved ones.
The organization urged the authorities to ensure the immediate and safe return of the abductees and to bring those responsible for the attack to justice.
Amnesty International also said the continued failure of Nigerian authorities to protect communities from such attacks and secure the release of abducted persons amounts to a breach of the government's human rights obligations under the Nigerian Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, to which Nigeria is a state party.
The rights group renewed its call for urgent action, saying the people of Ariko deserve answers and the safe return of their loved ones after more than three months in captivity.
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