The organization also noted that it is concerned about Nigeria’s commitment and compliance to the convention against torture.
The Rule of law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has expressed concerns over human rights abuses that occur in detention houses across Nigeria.
The Centre noted this in a press statement signed by its director Okechukwu Nwaguma on Wednesday to commemorate the United Nations international day in support of victims of torture.
The statement read in part, “Reports from human rights organizations have indicated that torture and other forms of ill-treatment still occur in detention facilities and other security agencies in Nigeria.
“Today, June 26, 2024, is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Observed every year on June 26, the day was first observed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997 to raise awareness about the suffering of people who undergo torture.”
The organization also noted that it is concerned about Nigeria’s commitment and compliance to the convention against torture.
“RULAAC is concerned about the level of commitment and compliance by the Nigerian government to its obligations under the Convention against Torture (CAT) and the Optional Protocol to the CAT (OpCAT),” it said.
“Nigeria ratified the CAT in 2001 and the OpCAT in 2007. Succcive periodic reviews of member states' compliance with their obligations under the CAT and OpCAT and other regional and international human rights legal standards repeatedly show that Nigeria has not done enough to implement the provisions of these treaties.” the statement added.
It also urged Nigeria to take action to eradicate torture and other forms of ill-treatment.
RULAAC also called for accountability for perpetrators of torture and other forms of ill-treatment and justice for victims.