NHRC receives 268 cases of alleged rights violations in 4 months in Kaduna

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NHRC says most of the cases are linked to domestic violence, forced marriage, parental issues, unlawful arrests and detention, as well as issues around entitlements and inheritance

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The Kaduna State office of the National Human Rights Commission has said it received 268 cases of human rights abuses in the first quarter of 2024. He said, “40 of the cases are on domestic violence, 39 on abandonment of wives and family, the remaining on rape, trafficking, custody and access to children and force marriage.”

The coordinator said the commission remained committed to the protection, promotion and enforcement of the fundamental human rights of citizens.At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?“As a citizen when your right is violated, you can take a bold step by reporting the case to our office for appropriate action,’’ he stressed, and assured that all the pending cases would be handled properly and timely.

 

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