A new Amnesty International report accuses Nigeria’s military of detaining 1,500 Fulani civilians in Kwara State under harsh conditions that led to at least 150 deaths. Survivors described starvation, disease, and restricted movement inside the Yikpata camp, where Amnesty identified over 100 pregnant women at risk of severe complications. The organization says the detentions followed military clearance operations that forced villagers to abandon their homes. Nigerian officials have offered contradictory responses, with one denying military involvement and another confirming an investigation. Amnesty argues the camp violates constitutional and human rights obligations, highlighting how Fulani communities are caught between armed group violence and military persecution. The group is demanding accountability and immediate release of detainees.
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