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Nigeria’s Human Rights Violations Reporting Receives Global Accolade
Nigeria’s Human Rights Violations Reporting Receives Global Accolade
By: Michael Mike
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu has said Nigeria’s human rights violations reporting has received global commendation.
Ojukwu made this known during the 4th edition of the monthly dashboard on human rights held at the Commission’s headquarters at the weekend, where he emphasized Nigeria’s significant role in the global discourse on human rights.
The Executive Secretary, who just arrived from Geneva, Switzerland after the just concluded Annual General Meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) said: “All eyes and ears were on Nigeria when we were sharing our experiences.”
Ojukwu, while highlighting the attention drawn by the Commission’s reports, said the Commission has been vocal on violations of human rights issues, adding that: “Everyone is impressed with the report emanating from the dashboard and the international community awaits the monthly report that we make public”
Ojukwu extended gratitude to the media for their pivotal role in disseminating these reports to the public. He emphasized that the dashboard serves not only to illustrate the human rights situation but also as a gauge of progress towards realizing the rights of all individuals in Nigeria.
However, in the presentation of the April dashboard, Mr. Hillary Ogbonna, Senior Human Rights Adviser to the Executive Secretary, highlighted a concerning rise in human rights violation recorded in April. He cited instances of mass killings, attacks on press freedom and unlawful detention of journalists, violence against children, cultism and the impact of economic reforms on the enjoyment of human rights.
The monthly dashboard, Ogbonna emphasized is integral to the Commission’s mandate of real-time monitoring, investigation, and reporting on human rights nationwide.
Also speaking at the event was the Project Officer Rule of Law on Human Rights with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Nkechi Enubiaka, who said “as we continue our journey towards a just and equitable Nigeria, we remain grateful for the invaluable partnership with the NHRC and look forward to further strengthening of our collaboration for the advancement of human rights and sustainable development.”
On her part, Political and Development Adviser of the Royal Norwegian Embassy,
Queen Esther Iroanusi,, urged the Commission to not only document violations but also address the challenges encountered in fulfilling their mandate.
Nigeria’s Human Rights Violations Reporting Receives Global Accolade
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two armed robbery suspects and recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla, 2017 model, with registration number 01C 11 NS, snatched at gunpoint at Kabusa Junction, Apo.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest followed a distress call received at about 10:15 p.m. from one Ayuba Wandai Usman of Plot 1980, Apo Resettlement, reporting that his sister’s vehicle had been taken by three armed men.
“Acting on the report, police operatives tracked the car to an uncompleted building along Oladipupo Diya Street, Durumi. Upon arrival, officers found two men vandalizing the vehicle. The suspects attempted to escape but were chased down and apprehended.
“A subsequent raid on the uncompleted building led to the arrest of ten males and three females, and the recovery of various machinery suspected to be used for criminal activities,”he said.
He said the stolen vehicle, which had already been tampered with by the criminals, was towed to the police station for further investigation.
Police sources confirmed that the suspects are currently providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations while assuring the public of continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the FCT.
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Abuja
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Zuba Homicide Case, Accomplice at Large
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Abba Abdulsalam, in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man, Mohammed Abdulrahman, in Zuba.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., was reported by Abdulmaleek Ohere of Madalla, Niger State, who informed Zuba Police Division that the victim had been stabbed to death near the NNPC Filling Station, Zuba, by unknown assailants.
Following an investigation, police operatives arrested Abdulsalam, who later confessed to the crime. He admitted that he and an accomplice, identified as Sadiq (surname unknown) of Kaduna Road, Niger State, stabbed the victim before robbing him of ₦113,000.
The police have launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect, while efforts to recover the stolen money are ongoing.
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Zuba Homicide Case, Accomplice at Large
Fire Razes Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak at the Babban Layi area of Monday Market, Maiduguri, has destroyed an electronics home appliances shop belonging to Mohammed Abba Malam, the Chairman of the Electronics Sellers Association.
The incident, which occurred at about 8:00 p.m., on Monday prompted a swift response from police operatives and fire service personnel at the federal and state levels, who worked together to extinguish the fire and prevent looting in the area.
The cause of the fire and the estimated value of property lost are yet to be determined. However, authorities confirmed that no casualties were recorded.
Fire Razes Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Abuja
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Zuba Homicide Case, Accomplice at Large
Fire Razes Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
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