The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, has hosted Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Tallen, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja,

This is as part of activities to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence and violence against children which commenced 26th November, and would run until 10th December.

The IGP emphasised the need for all structures in the criminal justice system of the country to synergise to stamp out all forms of violence against all genders, particularly women and children, who are mostly victims of violent acts perpetrated through the criminal conduct of others.

The Minister commended the IGP for his love and support towards women and children which have been evident in salient policies and actions of the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership.

The ‘Colour-me-Orange’ team who accompanied the Minister joined her in decorating the IGP as an Orange Ambassador in the cause against gender-based violence.

The Inspector-General of Police on his part assured the Minister and her team of his commitment to sustaining the fight against perpetrators of gender-based violence.

He re-emphasised the establishment of gender desks across the country and assured that the Police would not treat cases of gender-based violence with levity under his watch.

This is contained in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.