Public policy analyst, Sesugh Akume, has sued the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over its failure to address a matter reported to the commission since March 31, 2023.

Two others were also sued: the national human rights commission Executive Secretary, Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, SAN, and the chair of its governing board, Dr. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman.

According to Akume, the suit numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1135/2024 in the matter of Sesugh Akume v. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and 2 Others was filed on August 8, 2024, while the NHRC and the other respondents reportedly received court processes on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Releasing a statement on Wednesday, Akume said, “On March 11, 2023, I was made aware of an attack on my community in Sankera (Benue), where it was widely reported in the media by Ayatutu Cultural and Social Development Initiative (AYACASODI), a socio-cultural pressure group, that on March 7, operatives of the joint military ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ stationed in neighboring Taraba under the command of a certain Major Paul Duniya crossed over and attacked Jootar (close to Zaki-Biam) unprovoked, leading to the death of Mr. Iniongo Verve, the serious injury of Mr. Aondowase Abeda, and the forceful carting away of almost one hundred motorcycles.

The matter is before Justice P. O. Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja (Court 10). It will commence on September 12, 2024.

Culled From The Guardian