The National Human Rights Commission has urged Abia residents to report all cases of human rights violations to it for necessary action.
Abbas gave the assurance at a citizens’ summit on constitutional reform and campaign on ending violence against women and girls in Abuja on Tuesday.
Mr Abbas said the parliament must work with relevant authorities, particularly the law enforcement agencies, to ensure that gender-based violence was curbed.
Criminal groups in the capital continue their expansion, taking control of additional neighbourhoods and further isolating communities.
According to the lawyer, the man had kidnapped the underage young girl, kept her in his house for several days after the abduction, and raped her.
Maryam Ibrahim, a junior student at the school, expressed appreciation to the NGOs for their support.
Ms Benjamins-Laniyi stressed the need for strong collaboration among stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to win the war against GBV.
Mr Ododo praised the women for their extraordinary contributions to the development of Kogi and assured them of the total support of his administration.
APC chairman in Lagos, Cornelius Ojelabi, made the call in a statement on Thursday on the commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day.
“Awareness is the first step for effective action to eliminate all GBV.”
