The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, says it recorded more than 100 gender-related cases between January and June 2026, including the successful prosecution of a sexual offender who was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Shola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin.
According to the statement, the State Commandant, Abbas Mohammed, said the command’s Gender Unit intensified efforts to address gender-based violence and family-related disputes during the six-month period.
Mohammed revealed that the unit handled 36 cases of domestic violence, with 12 of the matters currently undergoing mediation while others have been concluded.
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He also stated that 19 child custody disputes were brought before the command within the same period. Of these, 15 cases were successfully resolved, while four remain pending.
The command described the achievements as part of its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons, promoting justice, and ensuring prompt intervention in cases involving gender-based violence, child welfare, and other family-related disputes across the state.
It reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders to improve access to justice for victims and sustain efforts aimed at reducing gender-related offences in Kwara State.