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NHRC Will Henceforth Ensure Bills Violating Human Rights Do Not Get Passed

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NHRC Will Henceforth Ensure Bills Violating Human Rights Do Not Get Passed

By: Michael Mike

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said it would henceforth work to ensure that bills that may likely violate the human rights of the citizens do not get passed into law.

Addressing the media on activities lined up by commission to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu said the commission is organising Legislative Forum on Human Rights, where discussions would be he’s on the role of Human Rights Committees in advancing human rights.

Ojukwu said “the situation in Nigeria regarding human rights is complex, despite the country’s commitment to international treaties and its efforts in enacting laws to protect human rights.”

He decried that Nigeria faces significant challenges including poverty, inequality, discrimination, insecurity, and weak law enforcement leading to illegal arrests, prolonged detentions, and extrajudicial killings.”

He noted that: “The Forum which will be attended by leaders in the National and State legislatures, senior policy makers, the judiciary, human rights and legal professionals, civil society organisations, international development partners and other stakeholders, will provide a vital platform for them to engage in meaningful discussions, increase awareness, and strengthen commitment to human rights principles within legislative bodies.”

He said “henceforth the NHRC would support legislature that protect human rights and would not support those that are otherwise.”

He said machinery would be put in place to ensure that bills that contravene human rights do not get passed into law.

Ojukwu disclosed that the NHRC will join other institutions to mark the 16 Days of Activism on Gender Based Violence, adding that “in all our 36 state offices and the FCT, the NHRC will embark on advocacy and public sensitisations with government, civil society, traditional and religious authorities and the media to call attention and action on stemming the tide on sexual and gender-based violence.”

Other activities lined up for the week, include: Correctional Centre Audit and Police Station Visitation, Human Rights Quiz Competition, Human Rights Film Festival, A High-Level Forum on Business and Human Rights, Civil Society Forum,
Civil-Military Forum on Human Rights, Human Rights Walk and Statements, Human Rights Fiesta, and Human Rights Dinner and Award.

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Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger

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Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have attacked a family travelling along the New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger State, leaving five people injured.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 4 p.m. near Ehka Kuka/Audu Fari village.

The victims, identified as Alhaji Fatayi Raheemi, 38, his wife, and other family members Fatima Nurudeen, 27; Munirat Isyaka, 25; Aishat Ismail, 25; and Rashidat Fatayi, 30, were reportedly shot at by the bandits while travelling in their Mercedes-Benz car from New-Bussa to Babanna town.

The gunmen opened fire on the moving vehicle, causing it to veer off the road, as all occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Residents said security operatives later arrived at the scene and evacuated the victims to the Primary Health Centre, Babanna, where they were receiving treatment.

The damaged vehicle was recovered to the Babanna Police Station, while efforts were ongoing to track down the assailants.

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Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack

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Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men have attacked Wereng village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one person and injuring two others.

Zagazola that the attack occurred at about 9 p.m. on Monday when the assailants invaded the community and opened fire indiscriminately.

The victim was identified as Joshua Monday, while the two injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Riyom, for medical treatment.

Army troops and other security forced were said to have arrived at the scene shortly after the attack to restore calm.

Sources confirmed that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the hospital morgue, while an investigation was underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

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12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

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12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 12 bandits during a clash at Mabai village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after a peace accord meeting held at Kakumi village in Bakori LGA.

Sources said that the bandits, while passing in front of a military base at Mabai, engaged the troops in a gun duel, leading to the death of 12 of the assailants.

Two army personnel sustained serious injuries during the encounter and were referred to the Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment.

The sources said the situation in the area had since been brought under control, with intensive patrols and monitoring activities ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

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