The Zone 5 headquarters of the police in Benin, Edo State, has reiterated its support for lawful initiatives that will protect the fundamental rights of women and children.
Key Highlights
- Zone 5 Police Command has reaffirmed its support for initiatives protecting the rights of women and children.
- AIG Monday Agbonika gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by FIDA Edo.
- The police promised that complaints involving gender-based violence, domestic violence and other forms of abuse would receive professional attention.
- Agbonika urged victims and members of the public to report cases early at the nearest police division.
- FIDA said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with the police on women’s and children’s rights.
Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of the zone, Monday Agbonika, gave the assurance when the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Edo State paid him a courtesy visit.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh on Wednesday.
Agbonika expressed delight at the visit by the group and commended the organisation for its long-standing advocacy for women and children as well as its contribution to access to justice and the protection of vulnerable members of society.
“We are not unaware of your long-standing advocacy for women and children and your contribution to access to justice and protection for the vulnerable.
“We assure you that the Zone 5 headquarters will continue to support lawful initiatives aimed at protecting the fundamental rights of women and children.
“We will also ensure that complaints involving gender-based violence, domestic violence and other forms of abuse will receive appropriate attention and professional handling by the police,” Agbonika said.
The assistant inspector general, however, emphasised the need for victims and members of the public to have confidence in law enforcement agencies.
He further underscored the importance of early reporting of such cases at the nearest police division.
Earlier, the FIDA delegation led by the Chairperson, Francisca Elema, congratulated the Agbonika on his promotion and redeployment to the zone.
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Elema said that the visit is part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with the police in promoting the rights, welfare and protection of women and children.
She explained that the organisation is dedicated to the protection, promotion and preservation of the rights, welfare and interests of women and children, particularly in relation to access to justice, protection from gender-based violence and other forms of abuse.
The FIDA chairperson acknowledged the significant role of the police in protecting lives and property as well as maintaining law and order.
She also said that her visit is aimed at having a working relationship with the gender and legal office of the zone.
Elema reiterated the commitment of FIDA to partnering with the police and other relevant stakeholders to address challenges affecting women and children, particularly gender-based violence, domestic violence, sexual and child abuse.
