Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed that the victim was beaten because she stole the sum of N2,000. Shukrah Suleiman was reportedly beaten and left with deep bruises all over her body. The NSCDC commandant in the state, Muhammed Ibrahim, assured that the suspects would be taken to court after a full investigation. He also urged people of the state to be more vigilant and report any criminal act or security threat in their communities.
Domestic violence against children is on the rise in Nigeria. Recently, there have been several reported cases of children being brutalized by parents, guardians or caregivers. The Child Rights Act, which is in force in Nigeria, stipulates that every child is entitled to protection from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect or harmful practices.
However, the implementation of this act has been slow and inadequate. There is a need for stakeholders to take proactive steps towards enforcing the Child Rights Act to protect the rights and welfare of children in Nigeria.
The NSCDC has been at the forefront of the fight against domestic violence and child abuse in Nigeria. The corps has established a gender unit in every state command to address issues of domestic violence and gender-based violence.
The unit is responsible for investigating cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence. The unit also provides counselling and support services to victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence.
The NSCDC has called on parents, guardians and caregivers to desist from using violence as a means of disciplining their children. The corps also urged parents to seek alternative means of discipline such as counselling, dialogue, and positive reinforcement.
Violence against children can have long-lasting physical and psychological effects on the child. Children who are exposed to violence are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health disorders.
The NSCDC has also urged the government to provide more support and resources to organizations working to prevent domestic violence and child abuse in Nigeria. There is a need for more awareness campaigns to sensitize the public on the dangers of domestic violence and child abuse.
The NSCDC is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of children in Nigeria. The corps has promised to continue to work with other stakeholders to ensure that perpetrators of domestic violence and child abuse are brought to justice.
Parents, guardians and caregivers have a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and protected from all forms of violence, abuse, and neglect. It is important for parents to lead by example and teach children to resolve conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means.