Ogun Police Strengthens Capacity To Protect GBV Survivors, Preserve Evidence
The Ogun State Police Command has trained its officers on the survivor-centred handling of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, with emphasis on protecting victims’ dignity, preserving evidence and ensuring access to medical and legal support.
The training was disclosed in a statement issued on October 29, 2026, and signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi
The two-day capacity-building workshop was organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the APIN Public Health Initiative to strengthen officers’ capacity as first responders to cases of violence.
Declaring the programme open, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, said the training was designed to deepen officers’ understanding of rights-based responses, safe referrals and post-violence care while conducting investigations.
Participants were trained on the forms and causes of GBV, relevant laws, evidence preservation, informed consent, confidentiality and appropriate interviewing techniques to prevent survivors from experiencing further trauma.
The sessions also addressed urgent medical interventions following sexual violence, including the administration of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) within 72 hours, where indicated, as well as access to psychological support, legal assistance and safety planning.
Officers also examined the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 and the roles of Police Gender Units, Family Support Units, Sexual Assault Referral Centres and social welfare agencies in coordinating support for survivors.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to continuous training and professional development, noting that improved response capacity was essential to protecting survivors and strengthening public confidence in the police.
