Kaduna terror victims demand probe of alleged rights abuses under El-Rufai

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

A group known as the Coalition of Terror Victims in Kaduna State has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged human rights abuses during the eight-year administration of former governor Nasir El-Rufai.

The victims made this known in a statement signed on their behalf by a coalition of human rights defenders, including former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, and made available to journalists in Jos.

The coalition, comprising human rights defenders and victims’ families, demanded justice for victims and an end to impunity.

“We speak today as representatives of countless individuals, families, and communities who endured eight years of profound hardship, terror, fear, and loss under the governorship of Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna State (2015–2023),” the statement read.

The group cited cases of alleged arbitrary abductions, persecution of critics, and unlawful demolitions of homes during the administration.

It urged law enforcement agencies and human rights institutions to take action, pledging to provide testimonies and evidence to support inquiries.

“Our coalition includes citizens from all walks of life: community and business leaders, serving and retired public servants, traditional rulers, faith leaders, academics, journalists, lawyers, and other professionals,” the statement added.

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