Key points
- NHRC received 118 complaints of alleged human rights violations in Kano in June.
- Child rights and abandonment cases accounted for the highest number of complaints.
- The commission resolved 82 cases, while 36 remain under investigation.
- NHRC pledged stronger collaboration with security agencies to protect human rights.
Main story
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 118 complaints of alleged human rights violations across Kano State in June, with child-related cases accounting for the largest share of reported incidents.
Kano State Coordinator of the commission, Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview on Tuesday, saying the complaints covered a range of issues, including child abandonment, domestic violence, violations of the right to life, economic and cultural rights, abuses by law enforcement officers and neglect of parental responsibilities.
According to him, child abandonment and other child rights violations accounted for 75 cases, while 23 complaints involved domestic violence and alleged violations of the right to life. Another 20 cases related to economic and cultural rights, misconduct by law enforcement personnel and parental neglect.
Abdullahi said the commission had concluded work on 82 of the reported cases, while investigations and mediation were continuing on the remaining 36.
He added that the commission also intervened in several marital disputes through mediation as part of efforts to resolve family-related conflicts outside the courtroom.
The NHRC coordinator urged couples to exercise greater patience and understanding in managing family responsibilities, noting that peaceful homes contribute to stronger protection of human rights.
He also reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with security agencies and other relevant institutions to improve the promotion and protection of human rights across Kano State.
The issues
Child rights violations, domestic violence and abuses involving law enforcement remain among Nigeria’s most frequently reported human rights concerns. Human rights advocates say stronger collaboration among government agencies, security institutions and communities is essential to improving protection and access to justice.
What’s being said
“The commission will continue to strengthen collaboration with security operatives and other relevant agencies to promote and protect human rights in the state.” — Shehu Abdullahi, Kano State Coordinator, NHRC
What’s next
The commission is expected to continue investigating the outstanding cases while expanding collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders to improve human rights protection and dispute resolution in Kano State.
Bottom line
The latest figures underscore the continued demand for human rights protection in Kano, particularly in child welfare and family-related cases, while highlighting the importance of effective collaboration in addressing violations.
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