Thirty-eight cases of gender-based violence recorded in Anambra: Police
The police command says it recorded 38 cases of gender-based violence in Anambra.
Adaobi Elosia, officer-in-charge of GBV, said the cases were reported between January and December 21, 2024.
Ms Elosia disclosed this in an interview on Saturday.
She commended police commissioner Nnaghe Itam for supporting the department in ensuring speedy attention to such cases by directing immediate investigations and prosecutions.
Ms Elosia added that the record includes emotional, psychological, economic, physical, and sexual abuse, highlighting the need for more urgent action against such acts.
She said that the command had measures on the ground for quick responses, such as the establishment of a reporting system that would create a safe, confidential, and accessible reporting system for GBV victims.
According to her, the department provides counselling services and offers psychological support and medical care to victims of gender-based violence.
Ms Elosia stated that the command established a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) to offer comprehensive services and support to victims of sexual assault.
She also mentioned that a dedicated family court was established in the state to address family law matters, providing a safe and neutral space for resolving such disputes.
She identified the major challenges in handling the GBV to include cultural limitations, widowhood rites, and the disinheritance of girl children, which restricts their progress.
(NAN)
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