The Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police at a resumed sitting on Monday rejected the DNA result presented before it by the Nigerian Police concerning the maternity of a minor, Elijah Tanko, who was allegedly abducted by child traffickers, insisting on an independent test by the National Human Rights Commission.
Contrary to the insinuations in some quarters that the Independent Investigation Panel on Allegations of Human Rights Violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other Units of the Nigerian Police Force (IIP-SARS) has fizzled out, the panel rather gathered more momentum preparatory to resumption of sitting on Monday 18th October, 2021, determined to continue to do justice to the total of 295 petitions it received.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on state and non-state actors to make Nigeria free from human rights violation and drug abuse which is often fueled by drug use.
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu Esq. has said that strategic collaboration with relevant agencies is key to the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.
The National Human Rights Commission has reiterated the need to for government and relevant stakeholders to protect schools from attack as well as prosecute perpetrators of attack on the nation’s educational institutions at all levels.
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