Daily Chronicle
The Bauchi State Coordinator of the Human Rights Commission, Yahcit Dala, has revealed that the commission has recorded a staggering 56,553 cases of human rights violations from January to date in 2024.
According to Dala, the commission has achieved a significant success rate in addressing cases brought before it, with some cases still ongoing due to intensive investigations.
She made the statement shortly after road Walk to commemorates 2024 international human rights day Tuesday in Bauchi. Noted that the general public are now aware of the commissions’ activities in the state.
The commission believes in fair hearing, as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution, and ensures that all parties involved are carried along in the investigation process.
Dala noted that the commission has received complaints in various categories, including civil and political rights, economic and social rights, and women and children’s rights.
The most common complaints reported include gender-based violence, domestic violence, and abandonment of parental responsibilities.
The Bauchi State office of the commission has engaged with the government and critical stakeholders to address human rights violations, resulting in some success stories.
The commission has partnered with various organizations, including the state government, ministry of women affairs, justice, education, and the Bauchi state community for gender-based violence.
Dala acknowledged the support of media organizations in promoting the commission’s work and called on the people of Bauchi State to report human rights violations to the commission without fear of charges.
The commission is committed to carrying out promotional and protective mandates, including sensitizations, awareness, and advocacies.
In addressing gender-based violence, the commission works with health, law enforcement, and police to ensure that survivors receive necessary support and assistance.
Dala emphasized that it is a collective effort to address human rights violations and called on all stakeholders to work together to promote and protect human rights in Bauchi State