NHRC Raises Alarm Over Alarming Surge In Human Rights Violations Across Nigeria In June
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sounded the alarm with its June 2025 Human Rights Situation Dashboard, revealing a deeply troubling spike in violations across the country.
According to the NHRC, a staggering 327,154 complaints were recorded during the month—a 20% increase compared to April 2025, painting a stark picture of the growing threats to basic freedoms and safety in Nigeria.
One of the most alarming statistics is the 606 reported killings, marking a 75% increase from May. In contrast, kidnapping cases dropped by 40%, with 76 reported cases.
However, the Commission cautions that even this decline must be viewed within a broader context of persistent insecurity.
The regional breakdown of violations shows the North Central region topping the chart with almost 2,000 cases, followed by the South East (above 1,500) and the North West (almost 1,500).
This distribution reflects a nationwide crisis that spares no geopolitical zone.
The situation of child rights remains dire, with 1,164 reported cases of child abandonment, while child labour, early marriage, and abuse continue to plague communities.
Cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remain worryingly high. The Commission documented:
3,972 cases of domestic violence
1,471 cases of sexual violence
18 officially recorded incidents of rape
Women’s rights also remain under siege, with reports of gender-based discrimination, trafficking, and harmful traditional practices still widespread across various communities.
Disturbingly, the NHRC’s data shows that both state and non-state actors have been implicated in these violations—pointing to a systemic problem that demands not only accountability but structural reform.
In a statement accompanying the report, the NHRC emphasised that “Nigeria’s human rights landscape demands urgent intervention, sustained monitoring, and collective accountability.”
The Commission expressed appreciation to its international partners, notably the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Human Rights, and GANHRI, for their continued support through the Tripartite Partnership Programme (TPP), which aims to strengthen human rights institutions and responses across the country.
As the NHRC continues its mission to defend and protect human dignity, the message is clear: every Nigerian deserves justice, protection, and peace.
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