NHRC Records 118 Human Rights Complaints in Kano During June
The National Human Rights Commission received 118 complaints of alleged human rights violations in Kano State in June, with child rights issues dominating the cases.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded 118 complaints of alleged human rights violations in Kano State during June, according to the commission’s state coordinator, Shehu Abdullahi. He disclosed the figure in a statement released Tuesday and shared with journalists in Kano.
Abdullahi said the complaints were documented over the course of the month, underscoring ongoing concerns about civil liberties and protection of vulnerable groups in the state. The NHRC is responsible for investigating alleged breaches of human rights and ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Of the total complaints, 75 were related to child abandonment and violations of children’s rights, the highest category within the report. These cases highlight persistent challenges in safeguarding minors, particularly in urban and underserved communities. Other complaints covered a range of issues, though specific breakdowns beyond child rights were not detailed in the reports from Peoples Gazette and The Whistler.
The NHRC continues to urge citizens to report abuses and pledged to follow up on all cases in line with its mandate. The commission has not released data comparing June’s figures to previous months, but the volume of complaints signals sustained demand for human rights oversight in the region.