The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded 406,088 complaints of human rights violations in October 2025, marking a slight drop in killings and kidnappings compared to September. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of NHRC, highlighted ongoing concerns including arbitrary detention, police misconduct, sexual and gender-based violence, and civil liberties violations.
Monitoring revealed incidents of communal violence and insurgent attacks affecting communities disproportionately. Ojukwu noted that Nigeria faces religious extremist violence impacting both Christians and Muslims, with Boko Haram and ISWAP driving killings for ideological reasons.
He emphasized the government’s constitutional duty to protect lives and urged transformative reforms in counterterrorism approaches following U.S. diplomatic challenges. The NHRC, supported by partners like UNDP and Norway, continues investigations, visitations to detention centers, and collaboration with security agencies to uphold human rights.
Senior adviser Hiliary Ogbonna reported new human rights violations including banishment and restrictions on peaceful protests, with Abuja and Benue topping child rights complaints. NHRC concluded over 5,000 investigations and issued summons to police and military formations, reinforcing accountability.
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