Centre For Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign

10/12/2025

We join in commemorating International Human Rights Day With The Theme "Human Rights,Everyday Essential".
We use the occasion of the World Human Rights Day To Call On The Government of Nigeria To End All Forms Of Killings And Kidnap As Right To Life Is An Essential Right Of Every Individual.

10/12/2024

World Human Rights Day:Any Country Thriving In Social, Environmental, Human Rights Injustice Is Doomed

The Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign (CEBARAC), says any country thriving in Social, Environmental, Human rights injustice is doomed.

National Coordinator of the group, Prince Wiro, in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2024 edition of the World Human Rights Day with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," said many Nigerians in the region whose environment have been degraded by multinationals in the course of oil exploration are yet to get justice.

Mr Wiro asserted that there will be no future for a country where citizens are denied their social rights such as quality education,standard health care system, basic and social amenities due to corrupt practices by some public office holders.

The National Coordinator of Centre for Basic Rights however,stated that for Nigeria to have a future, Social, Environmental and Human rights must be promoted by the government and citizens, adding that everybody must be equal before the law irrespective of status, religion, tribe.

Mr Wiro opined that it is the right of every citizen in the country to demand transparency and accountability from all public office holder at all levels to secure the future for the country.

World Human Rights Day is celebrated every December 10 annually.

22/08/2024

We demand a thorough investigation by the Nigeria Police into the circumstance that led to the death of 23 year old Asher Christopher,native of Akwa/Ibom inside Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) facility at Moscow road,Port Harcourt on Tuesday,20th August,3024

27/03/2024

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Man abducts, defiles teenager in Rivers, mother demands justice

By Dennis Naku

A 13-year-old girl (names withheld) was allegedly abducted and defiled by a man simply identified as Prince in Ogbogoro community in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that the suspect the girl for two days after she was abducted in a lonely area and took her to his house on Monday evening.

The mother of the assaulted teenager, who simply gave her name as Ify, said she sent her daughter on an errand when the incident happened.

The distraught woman said, “I sent my 13-year-old daughter to go and buy charcoal and leaf for me on Monday around 5 pm. But I waited till 8 pm I didn’t see her. So, I became worried.

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“So, we started looking for her. I went to the place where they were selling leaf and charcoal and was told they had not seen my daughter.

“We continued searching for her street to street till on Wednesday morning around past 12 pm when we saw our daughter running towards us. We immediately asked her where she had been and why she was running. She said one man was pursuing her.

“We asked her to take us to the place where the man named Prince is staying, around what they call White House area in Ogbogoro.

“We saw the brother, and he said he was the one who took and held our daughter for two days while she was on an errand.

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“I checked my daughter as a mother, and she has been touched. I’m calling on the government and police to arrest this man to pay for what he did to my daughter.”

Meanwhile, a rights group, the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign, said the parents of the teenage girl contacted them three days after the incident, saying the matter had been reported to the Ozuoba Police Division.

The National Coordinator of the group, Prince Wiro, said, “The police should ensure the immediate arrest of the suspect for him to be held accountable for his alleged crime.

“We also express worry about the safety of young girls in Ogbogoro as the incident seems to be a recurring one considering the fact that a similar incident happened on February 15, 2024, in the same Ogbogoro, where a 42-year-old man and two of his gang members abducted a 12-year-old girl to an uncompleted building where she was defiled for days.

“The police must ensure that such incidents do not become a norm in that area.”

When contacted, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she would find out and revert.

She had yet to do so as of the time of filing this report on Wednesday.

Dennis Naku

21/02/2024

Married Man Abduct,Defile Eleven Year Old Girl For 2 Days In Obio/Akpor LGA


A man simply identified as Bro Joe and two other young men whose identities are yet to be ascertained at Ogbogoro in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have been accused of abducting an eleven year old girl in the area and taking her to an uncompleted building in an unknown location where she was held captive for two days and defiled after chaining her.

We learnt that Bro Joe and the two young men intercepted and abducted the minor at about 7pm on 15th February,2024 when she was on an errand for her mother.

We gathered that the mother and neigbours had gone to Ozuoba Police Division on the fateful day but the Police said the minor cannot be declared wanted since is not upto twenty-four hours inline with procedure of declaring an individaul missing.

Our source revealed that Bro Joe was arrested by combine effort of Youth and Police at about 1:00am on Tuesday 20th,February after days of evading arrest.

In an interview with Journalists, Mr Anele Aleruchi,father of the 12 year old girl said

"on 15th of February,2024 the mother sent her to buy drug,carry the name of the drug and gave her .

"Bro Joe met her on the road and said come let me show you something but she said no, my mummy sent me message Bro Joe carried the girl with two other men,used clothe to tie her face and took her to an uncompleted building,kept her for two days.

"After two days,they released her.When the girl came out after two days,we asked her what happened, she said Bro Joe took her to uncompleted building and two other men.She said when they took her to the uncompleted building,Bro Joe used his hand to put her in va**na and also used his manhood to put in her va**na severally.

"Bro Joe is in Ozuoba Police station.I want justice to take place.The girl is eleven,approaching 11 year old".

Mr Anele had earlier told our reporter that Medical result examination conducted on the minor shows she has been penetrated.

In the meantine,Prince Wiro National Coordinator of Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Açcountability Campaign who is following up the matter has called for transfér of the case to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department(SCIID) inline with procedure of investigating a state case such as alleged defilement.

Mr Wiro stated that the alleged defilement and abduction should be thorougly investigated and if the suspect is found culpable he should be arraigned in court for the court to decide his fate.

The rights advocate warned pérsons pushing for 'settlement' of the case out of Police Station to desist forth with.

Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command,SP Grace Irnge Koko confirmed the incident.

She said the suspect has been arrested and transferred to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department(SCIID) for discreet investigation.

31/12/2023

Thank You Message From Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign.

As we say goodbye to 2023, we reflected on activities of the year under review to acknowledge persons/organizations who supported our activities morally/ otherwise geared towards protection of Citizens right.

We commend the media our most formidable and dependable partner for bringing our activities to the public space.

We appreciate crime reporters/Journalists Elder Ignatius Chukwu, Elder Okafor Ofiebor, Elder(Deacon),Samuel Chinda,Elder Amadi Akujobi, Elder Tony Amadi,Elder Obiandu Madume,Elder Tony John,Elder Daniel Abia,Elder Victor Edozie,Elder Anayo Onukwugha,Elder Philip Ezuma,Elder Madume,Elder Amaechi Okonkwo,Elder Barth,Elder Mrs Chidi, Susan Nwikana,Dennis Naku,Madam Monica Ogwa, George Ukaegbu,Doris Dey,Uchendu Mark,Digital Momoh, Mr Desmond,Emeka Otuka,Charles Opurum,B.B. Charles,Rosemary Nwizi,Lilly Boms, Mr Jaja,Blessing Ibunge,Pastor Ann Godwin,Nelson Obinna,Comrade Allwell Ene, Soibi Oruwari,Olufemi Bright, Anita Ogonna,Nkas,Mike Odiegwu,Egufe Yafughorhi,Karina Igonikon, Alice Onukwugha,Ayo Odungweru,Emmanuel Nlewedum,Sampson Itode,Davies Iheamnachor,Uche Okoro,Patience Abu,Awajis Josiah,Chiweta Nwagbara, Uduak Patrick,Peter Henry,Edith Chukwu,Abiodun Yusuf,Faustina aka Teenar.G.,Tina Amanda,Oyagiri Chime,Kome Pearl.Lorine Emenike,Egufe Yafugborhi.
Also worthy of mention is revelationagents.com.

We appreciate the support of Gbenga Oladapo Esq of Lawyers Watch for Justice International Initiative, Jane James Esq of Legal Care Advocacy Foundation, Edward Obiora Esq,Festus Bonwin Esq,Evidence Agwor Esq,Jennifer Stephens Esq, IK Alexander Esq, Victor Joel Esq, Chijioke Woke Esq,Chairman board of trustee,Centre for Basic Rights,Nkiru Nnadi Esq,Alhaji Egbula Gallant Ordu Esq, Paul Arochukwu Esq,Nweke Victor Esq.

Also, Alhaji Musa Muhammad,Aisha Ahmed, Dr. Eloka Enebele Blessing Nkomadu,Charity Alabaraba,Dr Sienna Nwagbara, Chief Comrade Dennis Otobo,Michael Gbarale,Fyneface Dunamene Fyneface, Amb.Green Isaac,Pastor Soprinye Jaja,Tasie Nelson,Peter Okosa,Godwin Nwikpabo,Henry Eferegbo,Patience Uluoma,Chukwuemeka Ogbodo,Amadi Mgbenihu,Fortune Dokubo.

Also worthy of mention are Gladys Oyenmwen and Enyia Chijioke ,Scribe and Security Adviser of Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign in Rivers state.

Elder Karl Chinedu and Steve Obodokwe,Kentebe Ebiaridor,,Loretta Ahuokpeme.

My own mothers in the human rights advocacy struggle, Dr.Emem Okon and Chief Constance Meju.

Special thanks to the Public Relations Officer of Rivers state Police Command,SP Grace Iringe Koko,ex -Deputy Public Relations Officer,ASP Akintola,Nigeria Police Force, Human Rights desk Police headquarters,Moscow, road,PortHarcourt.

Voke Emore,Chairman of Police Community Relations Committe(PCRC),Rivers State.

Also worthy of mention are Stanley Job Stanley,Ike Wigodo Chairman and Secretary of Nigeria Union of Journalists,Rivers state and other Executives members. Alexander Uwerhiavwe amongst others.

Not forgotten the inputs of Nigeria Police and other Security Agencies in ensuring a secured Nigeria .

To Rivers State Police Command under,CP Olatunji Disu will say thank you.

It is our hope and desire that 2024 will provide opportunity for better collaboration .

Signed:

Comrade Prince Wiro ,
National Coordinator,Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign.
31st December,2023.

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11/12/2023

10th December,2023

International Human Rights Day:Activist Cautions Against Stomach Activism, Blackmail Calls For Equality

A human rights advocate, Prince Wiro has cautioned against stomach activism,blackmail by acclaimed human rights advocates even as he called for equality in human rights advocacy by individauls and group.

Prince Wiro who is also the National Coordinator of Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability campaign in a statement in commemoration of the United Nations International Human Rights Day 2023 with the theme :"Freedom,Equality and Justice For All" said there cannot be equality in human rights in Nigeria if activists gives preference to advocacy against infringement on rights of the rich,Politicians,known figures over infringement on rights of the poor,down trodden,voiceless in the society because of material/cash benefits which he described as 'stomach activism'.

He said some activists only put on their garment of activism when the rights abuse is against the rich,politician,known figures in society because of monetary gain but shy away when it involves the down trodden in the society.

The Rights Advocate stated that for there to be justice for all, the State apparatus,judicial system,constitution must ensure equality when dealing with individauls irrespective of their social status in the society.

He also cautioned against blackmail by rights advocates/organizations that use it as a tool to extort money from oppressors and rights abusers while adding that such practice is a sharp deviation from principles from human rights advocacy and encourages oppressors to perpetrate rights abuses.

Our correspondents reports that the significance of human rights day celebration 10th December every year,is to reflect on the progress made in promoting human rights and to highlight the challenges that persist.

10/12/2023

We Join Other Well Meaning Individauls And Organizations In The World To Mark International Human Rights Day With The Theme "Freedom,Equality And Justice For All".

Human Rights Is A Fundamental Rights Of Every Citizen. Government At All Levels Must Be Committed In Ensuring Equality In Human Rights Of Its Citizens Irrespective Of Their Social Status.

11/11/2023

Take Of Prince Wiro,National Coordinator Of Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campain On 27 Year old Onyekachi Ugiri, Native of Anambra State and Pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara Protester Killed By Bullet Allegedly Fired By Police On Tuesday,31st October,2023 At Old GRA PortHarcourt.

It is very worrisome that National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN),Rivers State branch has not deemed it fit to visit the family of Onyekachi Ugiri who was protesting in favour of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a Youth before he met his untimely death.

Let me assume though not conceding that Amb.Chijioke Ihunwo is being security conscious because his being trailed by some persons,are there no other executives who can visit,condole with the family of the deceased?The action of NYCN so far on this matter in my view is insensitive and smacks irresponsibility.

I call on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to provide succour to the family of the slain Onyekachi Ugiri by directing the new Commissioner of Police,CP Tunji Disu to order a comprehensive and encompassing investigation into the killing of Onyekachi Ugiri with a view to ensuring justice on the matter and recovering the remains of the deceased.

It is not also out of place if Governor Siminalayi Fubara visits the family of the deceased directly or in proxy considering the fact that Mr Onyekachi Ugiri died while protesting in defence of the mandate of Governor Fubara.

Posterity will surely judge our actions and inactions in certain matters.

As an organization that places premium on human life, Centre For Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign has being in constant touch with the family of the deceased since the day of the incident to ensure justice is served.