The National Human Rights Commission reported receiving 3,019 complaints between January and December 2025 in Kano State.
The NHRC State Coordinator, Shehu Abdullahi, shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Kano.
According to Abdullahi, “out of the 3,019 cases received, 2,276 have been completed, while 743 are still ongoing.”
He noted that most complaints involved child abandonment, child rights violations, domestic violence, the right to life, as well as cultural, economic, and social rights issues.
The coordinator added that other cases included law enforcement abuses, sexual and gender-based violence, and neglect of parental responsibilities, among others.
“In 2025, the commission conducted a data collection exercise across communities in the state to assess security concerns and the influx of migrants.
“The exercise recorded more than 2,000 persons from different countries and states, including asylum seekers, refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing within the state,” he said.
Abdullahi explained that the commission would continue to raise awareness and carry out sensitisation campaigns via media outlets, particularly in rural areas and among traditional rulers, as well as organise town hall meetings to boost security consciousness.
He also revealed that the NHRC plans to strengthen cooperation with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies, to promote and protect human rights in the state.
(NAN)