NHRC Records 267,787 Rights Complaints In April, Raises Alarm Over Killings, Abductions

Leadership | 27-05-2026 04:57am |

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported a total of 267,787 human rights complaints in Nigeria for the month of April 2026. This significant number has prompted the Commission to express heightened concerns regarding the increasing incidents of insecurity, abuse of authority, gender-based violence, and the diminishing space for civic engagement within the country. The findings were presented in Abuja during the release of the NHRC's Human Rights Situation report for April 2026, highlighting the urgent need for attention to these pressing issues.

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