LAGOS State police command, on Thursday,
described prevalent domestic violence against women and young persons in the
society as unfortunate, noting that cases of fathers who rape their daughters
should henceforth not be regarded as a family affair but rather a national
issue.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
Dolapo Badmus, gave the remarks while speaking at a protest march organised by
Women Arise, at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Alausa, Ikeja. The
protesters were led by the convener of the group, Dr Joe Odumakin. In his
address, Speaker of the assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, appreciated the group for
campaigning against domestic violence, saying that “I would congratulate you
for this beautiful outing.”
Obasa stated that the assembly had passed a
number of laws that were related to protection of women and children’s rights,
saying that it would continue to support the cause of the group to ensure a
violence-free society. While lending her voice to the campaign, Badmus said “I
am here representing the Lagos police command. We are aware of the various laws
passed by the Lagos Assembly to address domestic violence. People should come
up regularly with the issues for us to execute the laws.” She urged those who
had experienced domestic violence to summon the necessary boldness to report
such cases as the command would always come to their aid in ensuring that
justice was done.
The march
culminated in the decoration of “champions” and “ambassadors” of campaigns
against domestic violence. Some of the ambassadors included Nollywood actors
such as Tunde Kelani, Saheed Balogun, Dayo Badmus, Dayo Amusa and the popular
comedian, Ali Baba, among others.
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