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NAPTIP Says Police Needs Broad Understanding of Issues Around SGBV for Successful Prosecution
NAPTIP Says Police Needs Broad Understanding of Issues Around SGBV for Successful Prosecution
By: Michael Mike
The Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi has said for successful prosecution of sexual and gender violence in the country, the police needs a broad understanding of issues surrounding it.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at a 3-day training for 30 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Gender Desk Officers and Police Prosecutors on Handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Cases, a programme funded by the Ford Foundation, in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, NAPTIP and Justice Research Institute (JRI), Waziri-Azi said “Police officers especially gender desk officers need continuous training to understand relevant laws, protocols, and investigative techniques to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and handle the legal aspects of SGBV cases effectively.”
She added that: “Investing in comprehensive training for police officers on handling SGBV cases is essential for promoting accountability, preventing further victimization, and advancing justice for victims.
“As the implementing agency for the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, 2015 in the FCT, NAPTIP has been collaborating and would continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Police to ensure that incidences of domestic and sexual violence are reduced in the FCT”.
She explained that the training is aimed at enhancing the strategic efforts of the police gender desk officers and prosecutors in the prevention of, response to and prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence cases in the FCT.
She recalled that in May 2022, NAPTIP and JRI conducted an intensive 10-day residential training of 40 gender desk officers from the 36 states and the FCT., noting that the training focused on steps in responding to SGBV cases, investigation, communication techniques for successful handling of SGBV cases, and data collection and management.
On his part, the Executive Director, JRI, Mr Ikem Isiekwena, said: “The project to strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and Federal Capital Territory Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Response Team to effectively respond to violence against women and girls in Nigeria, commenced in 2021 with support from Ford Foundation. This training is one of the outcomes of the project targeted at strengthening the capacity of police to effectively respond to violence against women and girls.”
He added that: “The training would help police officers adopt a victim-centered approach, focusing on the needs and well-being of victims. This approach prioritizes the safety, dignity, and rights of survivors throughout the investigation and legal process.”
Resources developed by the project were formally presented and they include: Training Manual on Preventing, Responding and Prosecuting SGBV Cases; Standard Operating Procedure on Preventing, Responding to, and Prosecuting SGBV Cases and a demonstration and handing over of the E-Training Portal for SGBV Courses to enhance the knowledge of police officers on how to prevent, respond, and prosecute gender-based violence.
NAPTIP Says Police Needs Broad Understanding of Issues Around SGBV for Successful Prosecution
Malians Youth Gang Violent Clashes Claims Life in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old youth, identified as Bakura Muhammed, was fatally stabbed on April 4, 2025, during a violent clash between rival youth groups in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation occurred at about 4:30 PM in the Ajari and Tashan Lara areas, where youths from both sides engaged in a free-for-all fight.
The victim was fatally stabbed on the stomach. He was immediately transported to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, by the security personnel from Maiduguri Borno police command, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
A police sources said that seven individuals, aged between 15 and 24, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Ba’abba Kyari (20), Ali Alhaji GoniAli (20), Muhammed Audu (18), Ali Isa (15), Adam Sabir (15), Mohammed Tujja (17), and Usman Kasim (24).
Authorities are still searching for other members of the gang who fled the scene.
The victim’s body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy and was later released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Malians Youth Gang Violent Clashes Claims Life in Maiduguri
Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred in Meleri Village, Damboa Local Government Area, on April 4, 2025, leaving one person injured.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that one Alhaji Sanda, a resident of Hansari IDP Camp, and Bulama Zarayye, aged 40, were collecting baobab tree seeds when Zarayye accidentally stepped on an IED.
The device, believed to have been planted by ISWAP, exploded, causing injuries to Zarayye’s buttock, right hand, and lap.
A combined security team, including the Military and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit, was promptly dispatched to the scene.
The area was cordoned off, and a search for additional explosive devices was conducted, but no further devices were found.
Zarayye was taken to the General Hospital in Damboa, where he is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
Suspect Dies After Torture in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident has been reported in Tudun Nupawa, Kaduna, following the death of 21-year-old Abba Bello.
It was gathered that on April 2, 2025, Bello was arrested by a security guard at Old Panteka on suspicion of theft.
Abdullahi Usman, a suspected commander of the group, allegedly supervised the torture of Bello, leaving him unconscious.
Bello was initially taken to Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital for treatment but was later transferred to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. Despite receiving medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on April 4, 2025, around 5:00 AM.
The deceased’s family has declined a post-mortem examination, and his body was released for burial as per their request.
Efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
Suspect Dies After Torture in Kaduna
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Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
Suspect Dies After Torture in Kaduna
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