{
  "id": 9763919,
  "title": "Ulama Forum demands probe, compensation over Niger, Mambilla killings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ulama-forum-demands-probe-compensation-over-niger-mambilla-killings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:08:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ulama-forum-demands-probe-compensation-over-niger-mambilla-killings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ulama Forum, a prominent Islamic organization in Northern Nigeria, has called for a thorough investigation and compensation over the alleged killings of 37 young Nigerians in Niger State and the reported attacks on Fulani settlements in Mambilla, Taraba State. According to the forum's statement, the victims were allegedly killed by personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The forum expressed shock and distress over the reported killings of teenagers as young as 16, stating that the incident was particularly disturbing as it was carried out by an agency tasked with protecting lives and maintaining public safety.\n\nThe organization demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident in Niger State, urging authorities to prosecute those found guilty in accordance with the law. In addition to Niger State, the Ulama Forum highlighted concerns over violent attacks in Mambilla, Taraba State, where armed militants reportedly targeted Fulani settlements, killing people, livestock, and burning houses. This forced hundreds of women and children to flee towards Cameroon. The forum called for decisive and impartial action from the Federal Government and security agencies to address these incidents, emphasizing that the protection of human life is a fundamental responsibility of the government.\n\nCompensation and relief were requested for the families of those killed in Niger State, including 'diyyah' where applicable. The Ulama Forum emphasized that immediate humanitarian assistance should be provided to the displaced people in Mambilla, and measures should be taken to facilitate the safe return of those who sought refuge in Cameroon, given the prevailing security conditions. The group also called for intensified public enlightenment on the importance of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, tolerance, and good neighbourliness, warning against the dangers of ethnic and tribal divisions. They expressed condolences to the families and communities affected by these tragic incidents, reiterating that every Nigerian, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or location, deserves protection under the law.",
  "summary": "The Ulama Forum in Northern Nigeria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 young Nigerians in Niger State and the reported killings and displacement of residents in Mambilla, Taraba State. In a statement issued and signed by its Convener, Aminu Inuwa Muhammad, and Secretary, Engr Basheer Adamu Aliyu, the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}