Nigeria, April 19 -- Amnesty International Nigeria has raised concerns about the rising violence in Plateau State, blaming the government for failing to stop the bloodshed and hold those responsible accountable.

In a statement posted on X Media on Friday, the global human rights group urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate and serious action to stop the violence.

The organization condemned the repeated killings in Plateau, saying justice has not been served for the victims.

It recalled the tragic attacks that happened between December 23 and 25, 2023 just before Christmas when more than 140 people were killed in coordinated attacks on several communities.

"On December 24, while families were preparing for Christmas, armed men c...