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Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue residents abducted during the attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, where gunmen reportedly burned part of the Emir’s palace and abducted several people, including members of the royal household.
In a statement on Monday, the rights organisation condemned the attack, which occurred on 25 May 2026, warning that the incident reflects worsening insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria.
“Nigerian authorities must immediately ensure the safe rescue of all abducted persons, strengthen security in vulnerable communities, and carry out prompt, impartial and effective investigations to bring those responsible to justice,” Amnesty International said.
The group said the attack highlights the growing vulnerability of rural communities to repeated armed assaults and abductions.
