The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the gruesome attack that claimed the lives of Fatima Abubakar and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano State, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Reacting to the incident, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, described the act as barbaric and inhumane, noting that it constitutes not only a crime against humanity but also a grave violation of the fundamental right to life as guaranteed under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as international human rights instruments to which Nigeria is a signatory.
Ojukwu called on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice.
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He emphasized that such acts of violence must not be allowed to fester in society and that impunity should never be tolerated.
The Executive Secretary reiterated the Commission’s commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights in Nigeria, stating that the NHRC stands ready to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure a comprehensive investigation and the prosecution of those responsible.
He stressed that this is essential to guaranteeing that the rights of every person living in Nigeria are protected in accordance with the law.
Ojukwu further called on all stakeholders to work together to uphold the sanctity of human life and to foster a society where peace, justice, and respect for human dignity prevail.
