Amnesty International Nigeria has urged authorities to investigate the alleged indiscriminate use of firearms by military personnel in Maiduguri, which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old secondary school student. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 4, when the girl was struck by gunfire under unclear circumstances. According to the rights group, the shooting happened during a military operation in the city, though specific details about the context remain limited. Amnesty International Nigeria emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in the handling of such operations involving state security forces. The organisation called for a thorough and independent probe into the incident to determine responsibility and prevent future occurrences.
A 14-year-old girl is dead in Maiduguri, and soldiers are alleged to have fired the shot. Amnesty International Nigeria has named no specific unit or officer, but the demand for a probe points to deeper concerns about military conduct in civilian spaces. When security operations risk children's lives, public trust in the very forces meant to protect them erodes. For families in the Northeast, safety increasingly feels like a calculation, not a guarantee.
