Olawepo-Hashim says mass killings in Nigeria are being ignored
A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has voiced alarm over the underreporting of widespread killings in Nigeria. He warned that the lack of attention from both local and international communities signals a dangerous disregard for human life. Olawepo-Hashim highlighted recent violent attacks in several states, stressing that the true scale of the crisis is being overlooked. He also criticised global institutions for their muted response to the ongoing violence.
What we know
- Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim claims mass killings across Nigeria are being dangerously underreported and normalised.
- He cited attacks in Shanga, Kebbi State, where over 40 people were reportedly killed within the past week, with local sources suggesting higher casualties.
- Similar deadly incidents were reported in Kwara, Benue, Plateau, Niger, and Nasarawa states, with death tolls in some areas ranging from 10 to 100.
- Victims included five forest guards, and many attacks received little coverage beyond local news.
- Olawepo-Hashim criticised the lack of response from the United Nations and African Union, warning that Nigerian lives are increasingly devalued.
