By Sunday James
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has vehemently condemned violence against any gender.
IGP Baba stated this on Thursday December 8, 2022 when he hosted the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen at the Force Headquarters, Abuja as part of the activities marking the 16th day of activism against Gender-based violence and violence against children which commenced on November 26, 2022 and would run until 10th of December, 2022.
A statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa adejobi, stated the IGP emphasized the need for all structures in the criminal justice system of the country to synergize to stamp out all forms of violence against all genders, particularly women and children who are mostly victims of violent acts perpetrated through the criminal conduct of others.
The Minister commended the IGP for his love and support towards women and children which she said have been evident in salient policies and actions of the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership.
The ‘Colour-me-Orange’ team who accompanied the Honourable Minister joined her in decorating the IGP as an Orange Ambassador in the cause against gender-based violence.
The Inspector-General of Police on his part assured the Honourable Minister and her team of his commitment to sustaining the fight against perpetrators of gender-based violence.
The IGP equally re-emphasized the establishment of gender desks across the country and assured that the Police would not treat cases of gender-based violence with levity under his watch.
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