May 3, 2026
By SUNTV Global Channel
The has launched an investigation into serious allegations raised by concerning the deaths of at least 150 Fulani individuals in a military-run camp in .
The rights group, in a recent report, claimed that about 1,500 members of the Fulani community were detained at the facility for several months under what it described as inhumane conditions. Amnesty likened the camp to a “Rohingya-type concentration camp,” citing widespread hunger, disease, and lack of medical care.
According to the report, many of the victims—mostly children—reportedly died due to starvation and illness, while over 100 pregnant women were said to be facing life-threatening conditions.
, Executive Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, described the situation as dire, stating that detainees were subjected to overcrowded and unsanitary conditions with limited access to food and healthcare.
“Families have lost loved ones inside the camp—parents, children, and relatives—compounding their suffering,” he said.
Amnesty researchers who visited the facility in April reported seeing severely malnourished children, many too weak to walk, with visible signs of extreme hunger.
Responding to the allegations, , a spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, confirmed that the military is investigating the claims.
A senior military officer, who spoke anonymously, acknowledged that deaths had occurred within the camp but declined to confirm the reported figure of 150.
The camp was reportedly established in January following increased violence in parts of Kwara State. Amnesty alleged that residents were instructed to leave their communities for security operations but were instead detained upon arrival and not allowed to leave.
Some detainees and community leaders claimed that Fulani civilians—including women, children, and the elderly—were profiled and held without due process.
A former detainee, Hajara Isihu, recounted harsh conditions inside the camp, stating that food was scarce and often limited to one meal per day.
“We only eat once most days. On rare occasions when we get three meals, it feels like a celebration,” she said.
Local Fulani leaders also alleged restricted access to the camp and reported cases of detainees being hospitalized and later dying.
Amnesty International has called for an urgent and independent investigation into the situation, warning of worsening humanitarian conditions if immediate action is not taken.
The Nigerian military says its probe is ongoing, as concerns continue to grow over the treatment of civilians in conflict-affected areas.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to track developments on this critical story.
