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NO fewer than 582 cases of right violations, including
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were recorded in Adamawa, according to National Human Right Commission (NHRC).
Mss Grace Mamza, the NHRC state Coordinator, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Yola.
She said the incidents which were the highest ever recorded in the state were committed between January and December in 2024.
Mamza identified family abandonment, domestic violence, forced marriage, abused of rights to dignity and GBV among the most violations recorded in the period under review.
According to her, som cases are already settled while others are referred to Ministry of Justice, Police, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for thorough investigation and possible prosecution.
Mamza, however, assured the public that the commission was ever ready to fight against any right violation.
She advised members of the public to report any right violation related matter to the commission for redress and avoid taking law into their hands.
“Whoever that have a complaint can contact us through 07031831522 or visit our office at Karewa Quarters, Suntai Road immediately after Air Force Quarters Jimeta, Yola.
“We have a new office with modern facilities to work under conducive atmosphere for effective service delivery.
“We appreciate Executive Secretary of the commission for providing us with this facility and assured to continue doing our best,” she said.
Mamza, however, announced plans by her office to carry out sensitisation on human rights for members of the public to understand the difference between abuse and right violations. (NAN)
23rd January, 2025.
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