NHRC warns against crimes on children with disability

The National Human Right Commission, NHRC, has warned Nigerians to desist from crimes against children with disability and special needs.
speaking on behalf of the Commission ,Aver Gaver, , warned that the Child Rights Act stipulates grave punishment for anyone found molesting, abusing, and subjecting such children to inhuman treatments.
He stressed that sensitization at the grassroots and local communities were essential to reduce the cultural crimes of killing disabled children
The Commission therefore, called for more funding and support for homes specialized in nurturing and caring for children with special needs.