Kano NHRC handled over 3,000 rights complaints in 2025
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State reported handling 3,019 complaints between January and December 2025. According to the NHRC State Coordinator, Shehu Abdullahi, the majority of these cases have been resolved, with several still ongoing. The complaints covered a range of issues, including child rights, domestic violence, and law enforcement abuses. The commission also conducted a data collection exercise in 2025 to assess security concerns and the presence of migrants in the state.
What we know
- NHRC received 3,019 human rights complaints in Kano State between January and December 2025.
- Shehu Abdullahi stated that 2,276 cases have been completed, while 743 remain ongoing.
- Most complaints involved child abandonment, child rights violations, domestic violence, and abuses by law enforcement.
- In 2025, the commission recorded over 2,000 migrants, including asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, and IDPs, residing in the state.
- The NHRC plans to increase awareness campaigns and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders to protect human rights.
