Amnesty opens probe into Kano political violence

Amnesty opens probe into Kano political violence

Amnesty International has launched a public inquiry into the growing wave of gang violence and political thuggery in Kano State following recent deadly attacks that reportedly claimed at least five lives in Kano and Gwarzo on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday, the rights organisation said the inquiry forms part of an ongoing investigation aimed at identifying both the perpetrators and the politicians allegedly sponsoring vi…