Nigeria, April 12 -- At least 1,100 people were abducted across northern Nigeria between January and April 2026, Amnesty International has said, warning that the scale and pattern of the attacks reflect a deepening security crisis and a failure of authorities to protect vulnerable communities.

In a statement, the organisation said those abducted are often subjected to extreme violence and inhumane conditions. "Those abducted are frequently subjected to torture, starvation, amputation, rape, and forced to witness or commit atrocities," Amnesty said, adding that many victims remain in captivity for months under harsh conditions.

The group noted that the abductions, largely driven by ransom demands, have become widespread across rural comm...