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The Nigerian military has demolished more than 500 homes and forcibly displaced over 1,500 civilians in the Ganari community of Monguno Local Government Area in response to a recent escalation in Boko Haram attacks, Amnesty International Nigeria has said.
Amnesty International, in a post on its social media handle on Tuesday, described the military’s action as “an unlawful tactic that is having a devastating effect on civilians.”
According to the organisation, the demolition and forced eviction operation began at around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
“The military has overseen the destruction of homes, leaving thousands of families, including women, children, and the elderly, displaced and without shelter,” Amnesty said.
Ganari is a community three kilometres from Monguno, the local government headquarters, which hosts both displaced people and local residents.
Amnesty International said several residents faced with the imminent destruction of their homes have been forced to desperately strip their own houses of roofing sheets and other valuable materials to salvage what they can before their homes are reduced to rubble.
“Right now many residents are displaced. Many of us are stranded, sleeping on the streets, while some are trying to find shelter with friends and relatives. As for me, I am currently in an open space, trying to find somewhere to rest, but I must clear the ground first because it is used for open defecation,” a resident affected by the demolition told Amnesty International.
The organisation noted that the affected families have already endured immense suffering as a result of the Boko Haram conflict, with some displaced more than twice.
“The Nigerian government must not brush these violations under the carpet. They must be investigated. Necessary steps must also be taken to ensure that military operations do not further forcibly displace civilian populations,” Amnesty International said.
Nigeria: Military forcibly evicts villagers as Boko Haram attacks escalate
The Nigerian military had demolished more than 500 homes and forcibly displaced over 1500 civilians at Ganari community of Monguno local government area, in response to a recent escalation in attacks by… pic.twitter.com/e8qlLOKpHo
— Amnesty International Nigeria (@AmnestyNigeria) April 21, 2026
