NHRC received 102 complaints on child abandonment in January in Kano
Feb. 18, 2025
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State, says it received 102 human right violation complaints on child abandonment and denied access to children of the 131 cases recorded in Kano in January.
Abdullahi said that 85 of the cases had been treated, while 46 were still pending.
He disclosed that 102 of the cases bordered on child abandonment and denied access to children, while six were on domestic violence, and three on public nuisance.
He added that 20 of the cases received during the period under review, were on breach of agreement and denial of inheritance.
The coordinator explained that the commission also mediated on marital matters between couples and families.
He urged couples to be more patient with one another in order to be able to jointly manage their responsibilities. (NAN)