Writing by Khadijah Aliyu; Editing by Basirat Memudu
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received a total of 3,019 complaints in Kano State between January and December 2025.
The State Coordinator of the Commission, Shehu Abdullahi, stated this during an interview with journalists.
He explained that out of the cases recorded, 2,276 have been successfully resolved, while 743 are still undergoing investigation and mediation.
Abdullahi noted that the majority of the complaints were related to child abandonment, violations of child rights, domestic violence, infringement on the right to life, as well as cultural, economic and social rights issues.
Other reported cases, he added, included abuses by law enforcement agencies, sexual and gender-based violence, and neglect of parental responsibilities.
He further revealed that the commission conducted a statewide data collection exercise in 2025 to assess security concerns and the influx of migrants into Kano.
According to him, the exercise identified over 2,000 persons comprising asylum seekers, refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) from different countries and states residing in the state.
“The findings have helped us to better understand emerging human rights and security challenges, particularly within vulnerable communities,” Abdullahi said.
The coordinator reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to intensifying public awareness and sensitization campaigns through media platforms, community outreaches, engagement with traditional rulers, and town hall meetings aimed at strengthening security consciousness and respect for human rights.
He added that the NHRC would continue to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies, to ensure the effective promotion and protection of human rights across Kano State.
