Borno: Amnesty International Condemns the Killings of 15 Local Farmers in Marte
Amnesty International strongly condemns the horrific of at least 15 people killing on Thursday, 1 October 2026, in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria.
The victims, who were local residents venturing into the surrounding bush to gather firewood to earn a living or cook for their families, were ambushed and targeted by suspected Boko Haram group. Local framers in the area continues to face this extreme risks on a daily basis.
The targeting of civilians by non-state actors constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Amnesty International calls on the Nigerian authorities to take immediate, transparent, and human-rights-compliant measures to protect vulnerable communities living in the region.
Authorities must conduct a prompt, thorough, and independent investigation into the Marte killings to ensure those suspected to be responsible are brought to justice.
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