The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it received 3,019 cases in Kano State from January to December 2025.

The state coordinator of NHRC, Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Monday in Kano.

According to Mr Abdullahi, out of 3,019 cases received, 2,276 have been completed, while 743 are still ongoing.

He said that most complaints bordered on child abandonment, child rights violations, domestic violence, right to life, as well as cultural, economic, and social rights issues.

The coordinator said other cases involved law enforcement abuses, sexual and gender-based violence, and neglect of parental responsibilities, among others.

“In 2025, the commission conducted a data collection exercise across the state communities to assess security concerns and the influx of migrants.

“The exercise recorded more than 2,000 persons from different countries and states, including asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing within the state,’’ he said.

The coordinator further explained that the commission would continue to create awareness and run sensitisation campaigns through media outlets, especially in rural areas and among traditional rulers, in addition to organising town hall meetings to raise security consciousness.

Mr Abdullahi disclosed that the NHRC would strengthen its collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies, to promote and protect human rights in the state.

(NAN)