GBV investigations require dedicated funding, cooperation – ACP Yahaya

From Sola Ojo , Abuja
The fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria requires not only stronger institutional coordination but also dedicated financial support to ensure effective investigation and prosecution of cases, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abdulkadir Yahaya. The police chief, who is currently AC Admin and Finance, Kaduna State Police Command, spoke to the newspaper while reiterating the need for continuous capacity-building training for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) who are the first responders to issues like battery, defilement, rape, child abuse, child labour among others.
In this interview, he warned that GBV investigations are often ...