The National human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced investigation into alleged violation of the right of Ms Lois Iorvihi by the convoy of Governor Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State along Lafia- Akwanga Road.
The violation allegedly took place in the second half of the month of September.
A team of investigators, led by the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Bem Angwe, visited the Nasarawa Government House, Lafia, following a petition received by the commission from the alleged victim.
“Earlier, the Nasarawa State office of the Com mission had received a complaint on the matter and a team of investiga tors have since interrogat ed the complainant and her sister who was driv ing along with her when the incident occurred. The Commission is pres ently expecting response from the alleged violator and the Nasarawa State Governor’s team any mo ment from now,” a source said.
Angwe, assured that commission would not be influenced by the sentiments in carry out a thorough investigation to a conclusive end.
