The Commissioner for Police,Niger State Police Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has affirmed the unwavering commitment of the Command in the ongoing fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
He added that this is part of the concerted efforts to curb the menace of violence across the state.
CP Danmamma said when a team of GBV advocates in partnership with Global Promoters for Community Initiative (GPCI) led by Hajara Achibi paid an advocacy visit to him at the State Police Command Headquarters in Dutshen Kura Hausa, Minna stressing that “we remain resolute in our fight against GBV.”
The Police Boss said, “GBV issues are not unfamiliar to the force, we have an existing specialized unit dedicated to addressing GBV cases within the state and we diligently extend our reach to the most remote areas of the state to ensure the proper handling of GBV cases.”
Furthermore, the Police Commissioner said the Command is working closely with FIDA and the State Child Rights Agency, as they are actively involved in addressing GBV cases in the state.
Speaking earlier, Hajara Achibi while reiterating that the Violence Against Persons (Prohibited) Law (VAPP) law was enacted by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in 2007, saying, it was passed into law by the Niger State House of Assembly in 2023.
She, however, lamented that, despite its passage, the law is yet to be enforced. hence, the GBV team is fervently advocating for its implementation in the State and recognize the pivotal role that the Police force plays as a key stakeholder in combating GBV.
According to her, “We are advocating for the utilization of VAPP laws in the prosecution of GBV offenders and for the implementation of the VAPP laws to be used to empower survivors to seek compensations through legal channels which would serve as compensatory measures.”
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