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Nigeria Records 268,787 Human Rights Complaints in May
The National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria said it fielded 268,787 complaints during May. The figure marks a sharp monthly rise and covers killings, abductions, and sexual violence.
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The National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria recorded 268,787 human rights complaints in May.
The commission said the complaints included cases of killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence. Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu stated that the incidents point to a broader humanitarian concern requiring national attention.
Ojukwu called for urgent action to address the reported violations. The commission did not release a month-over-month comparison or name specific incidents in its announcement.
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