Amnesty International has come under scrutiny following its report on recent attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, where it stated that at least 54 people were killed in Zikke village, Bassa Local Government Area, on April 14, 2025.  The organization condemned the killings and called for accountability, highlighting the severity of the security situation in the region.  

However, the Coalition for Peace and Security Monitoring in Nigeria (CPSMN), a civil society organization based in Jos, has challenged Amnesty International's figures, describing them as "grossly exaggerated, misleading, and detached from reality."  CPSMN's Executive Director, Pastor John Bulus, accused the organization of inflating death tolls and promoting fear without providing concrete evidence.  He emphasized that CPSMN has been actively involved on the ground, assessing the situation and supporting affected communities.  

This dispute underscores the challenges in accurately reporting and verifying casualty figures in conflict zones, where access is limited and information can be difficult to corroborate.  It also highlights the tensions between international human rights organizations and local groups regarding the portrayal and response to security incidents in Nigeria.