Parental neglect tops list of rights violations in Adamawa: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission in Adamawa recorded 138 cases of human rights violations between January and September 30, with parental neglect topping the list.
The NHRC coordinator in Adamawa, Grace Mamza, said Tuesday that during the period under review, 80 per cent of the cases were parental neglect due to economic hardship, among other violations.
Ms Mamza listed other violations, including domestic violence with about 15 per cent, right to inheritance, and physical assault, while five per cent of the cases were on the right to dignity and threat to life.
According to her, 75 per cent of the cases were resolved; some were ongoing, while some were referred to the police, judiciary and other organisations with similar mandates for further determination.
She urged Nigerians to respect human rights at all times for peaceful coexistence and advised parents, especially husbands, to take good care of their families.
She called on the public to report rights violations to the commission or security agencies for justice to prevail.
(NAN)
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