The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to preventing and combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through continuous capacity building and professional development of police officers.
Oyeniyi pledged a specialised command-specific training on Gender-Based Violence Prevention Strategies for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the Delta State Police Command. The training was organised by the CLEEN Foundation and attended by senior police officers, including the Commissioner of Police, Department of Training, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CP Aina Adesola.
Addressing participants, the Delta State police commissioner commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his commitment to institutional reforms, capacity development, and the promotion of professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.
According to Oyeniyi, the training aligns with the IGP’s vision of building a modern, people-centred, and service-oriented police force capable of effectively addressing contemporary security and social challenges.
He described gender-based violence as a serious violation of human rights and a threat to societal development, stressing the importance of adopting victim-centred approaches when handling GBV cases.
The commissioner urged the DPOs to demonstrate professionalism, empathy, diligence, and strict adherence to existing laws and policing standards while investigating such cases.
He also encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the training to strengthen investigations, improve support for survivors, and enhance public confidence in the police.
Oyeniyi further praised the CLEEN Foundation for its sustained partnership with the Nigeria Police Force in promoting human rights, accountability, and professional policing.
Speaking at the event, CP Aina Adesola emphasised the importance of continuous learning and specialised training in equipping officers with the skills needed to address emerging policing challenges, particularly gender-based violence.
The training featured sessions on GBV prevention strategies, survivor-centred policing, investigative best practices, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Organisers said the programme was designed to strengthen the capacity of DPOs to effectively respond to GBV cases across Delta State.
The Delta State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons, supporting survivors of gender-based violence, and ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice.
Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by the command to improve service delivery and strengthen public trust in policing across the state. #Securitynewsalert.com
