Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately investigate the alleged killing of a resident, Abdulrahman Mustapha, popularly known as “Abchin,” by soldiers in Maiduguri.
In a statement posted on its verified Facebook account on Tuesday Morning, the organisation said the incident occurred on Saturday March 22, 2026, around the Polo axis near the Federal High Court in the Karshen Kolta area of Borno State.
According to Amnesty International, eyewitnesses claimed Mustapha was shot dead by soldiers of the Nigerian Army while returning from a Sallah visit to his siblings residing in the Polo area.
The organisation added that the military reportedly transported the victim’s lifeless body alongside his vehicle to the GRA Police Station in Maiduguri. The body was later moved to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where he was formally confirmed dead.
Condemning the incident, Amnesty International described the killing as another troubling example of alleged abuses by security forces.
“What happened to Abdulrahman is a sad reminder of the Nigerian military’s consistent utter disregard for the sanctity of human life and the rule of law,” the organisation stated.
It warned that such incidents erode public confidence in security institutions, noting that “such flagrant disregard for human rights undermines public trust and creates a toxic climate of impunity.”
The group urged authorities to ensure accountability and justice for the victim, calling for a prompt and fair trial of any soldiers found responsible.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the Nigerian military regarding the allegation.
