Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to end the escalating attacks by gunmen across some local governments of Kwara State.

The organization lamented that after the deadly attack on Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, which left over 10 people dead, fresh attacks have been launched on communities in Patigi local government area.

"This new wave of violence had displaced thousands and is generating fear," Amnesty said.

It lamented that ongoing horrific attacks are creating a humanitarian crisis and depriving people of their human rights.

"The actual perpetrators must be brought to justice.

"Apart from killing people with utter impunity, the gunmen also burnt farms, kill livestock and abduct women and girls for ransom. Urgent measures must be taken to protect lives," Amnesty said.

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