Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said on Tuesday that it recorded 422,942 complaints in November, with abductions being the most prevalent.

Speaking during the monthly dashboard presentation of human rights violations across the country, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, said the month's report hits hard.

According to Mr Ojukwu, there were 815 persons abducted, including over 55 farmers, travellers, students, and worshippers.

"Think about that for a moment. That's hundreds of people, mothers, fathers, and children taken away," Mr Ojukwu said.

He noted that these human rights violations impede economic growth, education, and freedom of worship. "These attacks cut deep. They strike at the v...