National Coalition Alleges Tinubu-led Nigerian Government is Worsening Insecurity, Demands End to Killings
National Coalition Accuses Tinubu-led Nigerian Government Of Worsening Insecurity, Demands End To Killings
Mass k!llings, k!dnappings, torture, and impunity have allegedly reached dangerous levels throughout Nigeria, according to a coalition of civil society organizations that have accused Nigerian authorities of exacerbating insecurity and failing to safeguard civilians.
The group, under the banner of the National Coalition Against Mass Killings, Extra-Judicial Killings, Mob Actions and Impunity, made the claims in a press statement issued on Wednesday, saying Nigeria was “bleeding while governments play politics.”
The coalition said communities nationwide are increasingly under attack, alleging that schools have become unsafe, while children, teachers and families continue to be targets of armed groups and criminal gangs.
It claimed that between January 1 and May 28, 2026, hundreds of children had been abducted, dozens killed, and at least 81 schoolchildren were still in captivity. It also alleged that over 1,100 persons were kidnapped in northern Nigeria within the same period.
The group further stated that many incidents in rural communities were underreported due to fear, insecurity and lack of access to communication channels.
It also raised the alarm over a viral video allegedly showing operatives of a state security outfit torturing suspects with crude objects, describing the act as a violation of the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights standards.
The coalition demanded an immediate independent investigation into the incident, identification and prosecution of those involved, and public release of findings.
It also called for suspension and punishment of any officers found culpable, as well as compensation for victims.
“We therefore demand: An immediate, independent investigation into the torture video; public naming of the officers and commanders involved if the allegations are confirmed; immediate suspension, arrest, and prosecution of all those found guilty; Public release of the investigation report; and compensation and rehabilitation for victims.”
It warned against what it described as expanding policing powers without accountability, arguing that such practices would deepen abuse and impunity at the state level.
The group also rejected any security reforms carried out without public participation, insisting that such processes lacked “moral and democratic legitimacy.”
It urged the Nigerian government, state authorities, the National Assembly, the National Human Rights Commission, civil society groups, labour unions and international partners to intervene urgently.
“This incident proves our warning: expanding policing powers without safeguards, accountability, and public oversight will only increase abuse, torture, and impunity at the state level.
“Our position is clear: NO PUBLIC HEARINGS, NO LEGITIMACY. Any policing reform done without open public hearings, broad consultation, independent oversight, and enforceable accountability has no moral or democratic legitimacy. Security reform cannot be decided in secret while the people who suffer most are excluded.
“We warn against: Ethnic profiling; Mob justice and vigilante excesses; Illegal arms spread; Collective punishment; Politically motivated security operations
“Nigeria cannot end insecurity with lawlessness. We need a people-centered security system based on the Constitution, accountability, intelligence-led policing, community participation, early warning, respect for human dignity, and independent civilian oversight.
“This crisis is not just about security. It is a moral emergency. A country where terrorists abduct citizens and security agents torture suspects, while the government remains distracted by politics, is heading for collapse.
“We call on the Nigerian government, state governments, the National Assembly, the National Human Rights Commission, civil society, labour unions, students, professionals, religious and traditional leaders, and the international community to act now to defend democracy, human rights, and human life.
“The killings must stop. The torture must stop. The impunity must stop,” the statement said, adding that Nigerians “deserve safety, justice, dignity and accountable leadership.”
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