752 rights violation complaints received in Plateau: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 752 complaints of human rights abuse in Plateau between January and November 2023.
The NHRC coordinator in Plateau, Veronica Abe, said on Monday in Jos.
According to Ms Abe, the cases ranged from unlawful detention, extrajudicial killings, inhuman treatment, and domestic violence to child abuse. Others included child abandonment, rape, denial of inheritance and forced marriage.
“A total of 752 cases of human rights abuse were reported in Plateau between January and November 2023. Most of these cases have been treated and concluded, while some are ongoing.
“One thousand fifty-three persons were affected, including 166 women and 463 children,” she added.
The coordinator assured that the pending cases would be addressed soon and urged Plateau residents to report cases of abuse to the appropriate authorities for prompt action.
(NAN)
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