Written By Ali Muhammad Rabiu;Edited By Godwin Duru
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has handled over 100 gender-related cases between January and June 2026.
The State NSCDC Commandant, Abbas Mohammed, made the disclosure while speaking with Newsmen at the command headquarters in Ilorin,
According to him, the command has recorded notable successes in the fight against gender-based violence and the protection of vulnerable persons across the state.
He said the Command secured a life imprisonment sentence against a convicted sexual offender during the period under review.
Commandant Abbas reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
The Commandant revealed that the Gender Unit recorded 36 cases of domestic violence, with 12 currently undergoing mediation.
He added that the Command also handled 19 child custody disputes, of which 15 have been resolved, while four remain pending.
The commandant explained that the Command received 38 cases of child abandonment, with 6 successfully resolved, while efforts are ongoing to conclude investigations and ensure the welfare of the affected children.
Commandant Abbas further disclosed that 9 abduction cases were reported during the period, adding that 4 victims have since been reunited with their families through the timely intervention of the Corps.
He also maintained that 8 cases involving rape, sexual assault and child molestation are currently before competent courts for prosecution, stressing that the Command remains resolute in ensuring offenders are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
