Gender-Based Violence Cases: Anambra CP, Itam Subjects Officers to Proactive Training To Enhance Proficiency
By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Police Command, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has taken a proactive step to enhance the proficiency of officers in handling gender-based violence cases.
To this end, according to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, officers of the Command are being subjected to a 2-day Capacity Building Training from Tuesday 17th to Wednesday 18th December, 2024 at Vertex View Hotel, Awka.
He said, “The training is a crucial step towards combating gender-based violence and promoting gender sensitivity within the Command. It is essential to ensure that Law Enforcement officials are trained to handle such cases with sensitivity and professionalism.
“The Training program supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), has Operatives from Vision Spring Initiatives led by Ngozi Nwosu-Juba the Project Director and two others as the Facilitators.
“Vision Spring Initiatives is a duly registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with its main office in Lagos State. In the last year, the organization has been partnering with Security Agencies and other Civil Society organizations to provide human rights education to women and girls.
“The Command also appreciates the NGO for their donation of working tools such as computers and accessories to aid the documentation of cases brought before it.
“The approval of the training demonstrates the Commissioner of Police’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence and promoting a culture of respect and empathy within the Police Force”.
