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𝐈𝐟 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲?

As promised, today I’m breaking down the 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 (𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂) 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 in a simple and relatable way. This will be a series, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.

There is often a difference between the existence of justice and access to justice. We have laws, courts, and judicial decisions, but can the ordinary Nigerian truly access and obtain justice when it is needed?

The justice system can improve when both the government and citizens intentionally work to remove barriers to access. Many Nigerians do not know where to seek help in cases involving:
a. Human rights and justice
b. Women and children protection
c. Cybersecurity and digital safety
d. Human trafficking and vulnerable persons
e. Community and civil disputes
f. Health and psychosocial support

Justice becomes possible when the right channels are followed and cases are pursued to the end.

Stay tuned for the next part, where we will share organizations and institutions that are ready to listen, support, and help people seek justice.

🚨 HRAN HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE 🚨

1️⃣ Tragedy struck along the Abeokuta-Lagos route as a lone accident at Eruku Bridge claimed the lives of 11 persons after a Toyota vehicle somersaulted and fell off the bridge. FRSC officials recovered the victims and deposited the bodies at the State Specialist Hospital Morgue, Ifo.

2️⃣ Suspected terrorists ambushed commuters along the Magami–Dansadau road in Zamfara State, killing several travellers and abducting others. Reports indicate that at least 10 bodies have so far been recovered following the attack on a security-escorted convoy.

3️⃣ Panic erupted at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) after the body of a 23-year-old student, Favour Olaniyi, was discovered in a bush near his residence. Authorities say investigations are ongoing.

4️⃣ A middle-aged couple was brutally murdered in Asarara village, Jega LGA. Police authorities confirmed the arrest of a suspect who had allegedly threatened the victims on several occasions before the incident.

5️⃣ Troops of the Nigerian Army under “Operation Tiger Paw II” neutralised a suspected terrorist in Lokoja and recovered arms, ammunition, communication devices, and other items during a coordinated ambush operation.

6️⃣ Ondo State Amotekun operatives arrested four suspected terrorists allegedly linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, and destruction of property. The suspects have been handed over to the DSS for further investigation.

7️⃣ The Federal Government has retained 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria, according to the Minister of Education during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions held in Abuja.

8️⃣ Delta State Police arrested three female suspects in Warri over alleged drug trafficking activities. Recovered substances reportedly include Canadian Loud, codeine, and nitrous oxide.

9️⃣ A student of the University of Benin was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the university’s main gate shortly after completing an examination. Two other occupants of the vehicle survived and are receiving treatment.

🔟 Akwa Ibom Police arrested suspected vandals linked to the looting of a truck involved in an accident along the Calabar–Itu Highway. The suspects were apprehended with stolen truck tyres during a follow-up operation.

1️⃣1️⃣ HRAN executives attended the Strategic Forum on the Development of Community Guidelines held on May 7, 2026. The forum addressed harmful socio-cultural practices affecting women’s rights in Nigeria and provided a high-level consultative platform for stakeholders to bridge the gap between traditional leadership and statutory human rights frameworks. The engagement emphasized community-led initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable gender equity and non-discrimination.

📌 HRAN continues to call for improved security, protection of lives, accountability, and respect for human rights across Nigeria.