Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the torture and inhuman treatment of Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson by officials of the airline after landing in Lagos on 10 August.

The commission described the actions of the officials as a grave breach of human dignity, which could not be excused by the passenger's initial conduct, and called for the prosecution of all culpable persons.

Under the Nigerian constitution and international law, torture and degrading treatment are prohibited and cannot be justified under any circumstances, including when committed by law enforcement agencies, the NHRC said.

"The NHRC, in its capacity as Nigeria's apex human rights institution, condemns any violation of the...