Juliana Francis
Adegoke
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), in charge
of the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (SCIID),
Panti, Yaba, Lagos State, Mr. Fayoade Adegoke, has promised to do everything
within his power to support members of the Advocates for Children and
Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN) in their fight against Sexual and Gender
Based Violence (SGBV).
He made this declaration on Tuesday when selected
members of ACVPN paid him a courtesy visit. The delegation was led by the
co-founder of ACVPN, Comrade Ebenezer Omejalile.
The group seized the opportunity to tell Adegoke of some
challenges they used to have with cases, especially when such cases got to
police stations.
Reacting to the issues raised, Adegoke promised to
join forces with ACVPN to fight against issues that have to do with SGBV. This
was even as he praised the advocates for their doggedness and fight in making
the world a better place for all.
The police chief further said: “I applaud members of
ACVPN and pray they continue and never get discouraged in their quest for
justice for both the abused and vulnerable persons in our society. There’s a
lot of oppression being carried out by those who think they can do anything and
get away with it because of their connections. However, it’s in the place of ACVPN
and other likeminded organisations to ensure justice is served.”
Other people present at the meeting are the Officer
in charge of Gender/Anti-Human Trafficking, a Chief Superintendent of Police
(CSP), Margaret Ighodalo, ACVPN Legal Head, Mrs. Abiodun Kolawole, ACVPN
Admin Executive Mrs. Remilekun Thompson and ACVPN Head, Rescue and Referral, Comrade
Okanlawon Oluwatoyin.
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