The Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, and other Units of the Nigeria Police Force (IIP-SARS), sitting in Abuja, has awarded compensations to 100 victims of police brutality, to the tune of about N431, 884,094 million.

The Federal Government has again pledged its commitment to advance the course of human rights to consolidate on the achievements made in the area of promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.

Determined to eliminate torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT), in recognition of the increasing cases of torture across the country.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured Nigerian journalists of its commitment to work with all stakeholders to ensure that the media space remains wide, safe and secure for journalism practice and freedom of expression.