The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that it received a total of 371,622 complaints of human rights violations in the month of September 2025, with the North-Central geopolitical zone recording the highest number of cases.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), made this known on Monday in Abuja during the presentation of the Commission’s September 2025 Dashboard Report.
Dr. Ojukwu explained that the monthly dashboard offers an opportunity for a candid assessment of the human rights situation in Nigeria — not merely as statistics, but as reflections of “lost lives and neglected liberties.”
“In September, the Commission received a total of 371,622 complaints of human rights violations across our state offices. These include cases of denial of access to justice, unlawful arrest and detention, domestic and sexual violence, torture, discrimination, and other forms of abuse,” Ojukwu stated.
He added that the NHRC offices across the federation have been working diligently to investigate, mediate, and, where necessary, refer cases for further action.
According to him, the Human Rights Observatory provides a broader perspective on emerging patterns of abuse nationwide, revealing persistent and evolving threats across all six geopolitical zones.
The report showed that the North-Central zone recorded the highest number of violations, largely linked to banditry, kidnapping, and road accidents. The North-West and North-East followed closely with numerous reports of terrorist attacks, abductions, and sexual violence. In the southern regions, incidents of domestic violence, police brutality, mob action, and fatal road crashes were prevalent.
“Overall, violations of the right to life accounted for the majority of incidents, reflecting the heavy toll of insecurity and preventable violence in our country,” he said.
Among the states most affected in September were Niger, Kwara, Plateau, Kogi, and Borno, each recording multiple layers of violence and insecurity.
Speaking on ongoing discussions around alleged religious genocide, Dr. Ojukwu said: “We are prepared to lead this national conversation, and we call on the government, non-state actors, and international development partners to join us in addressing this critical issue.”
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