With 268,787 complaints recorded, May is devastating month for human rights in Nigeria – NHRC (opens original article in a new tab)

NHRC reported 268,787 human rights complaints in May, marking it as a devastating month for human rights in Nigeria due to widespread violations, abductions, and attacks on religious and educational institutions.

• NHRC recorded 268,787 human rights complaints in May, up 2,000 from April.
• Most complaints involved discrimination, law enforcement violations, abductions, and attacks on religious sites.
• North-central region had the highest complaints, with FCT, Benue, and Kaduna among top affected states.