National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has recorded more than 650,000 human rights complaints across Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, raising concerns over rising violations and insecurity in the country.
Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, SAN made this known on Friday during the presentation of the Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja.
The Commission documented 180,341 complaints in January, 223,144 in February, and 256,132 in March, with cases of discrimination, law enforcement abuses, and violations of human dignity ranking among the most reported issues.
Ojukwu noted that the steady increase in complaints reflects both persistent violations and improved reporting mechanisms.
He said insecurity continues to drive human rights concerns across regions, citing insurgency in the North-East, banditry and kidnappings in the North-West, and communal clashes in the North-Central.
The Commision also highlighted other recurring issues, including gender-based violence, mob actions, and worsening socio-economic conditions affecting access to food, housing, and livelihoods.
While commending the Federal Government for signing the Kampala Convention into law, the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to promoting human rights, strengthening institutions, and expanding collaboration with local and international partners.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
