NHRC Records Over 400,000 Human Rights Violation Complaints in October

The NHRC recorded 406,000 human rights violation complaints in October, monitoring 160 cases across Nigeria. Dr.

Tony Ojukwu highlighted the alarming statistics, emphasizing the real human suffering behind the numbers. Cases included sexual assaults, defilement, and arbitrary detentions in various states.

The NHRC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for victims and condemned acts like the expulsion of a pregnant widow for alleged theft. Urgent government and community action is needed to address the surge in sexual and gender-based violence cases.