The Adamawa Police Command, working alongside the state Ministry of Justice, has launched a three-day capacity-building training aimed at equipping 108 police personnel with enhanced skills to manage Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases more effectively.
The participants, drawn from GBV desks across 54 police divisions, gathered in Yola on Tuesday for the opening of the programme. Commissioner of Police Morris Dankombo, represented by Deputy Commissioner Danjuma Sandare, praised the state government for its cooperation in improving security and said the training would empower officers to respond to GBV incidents with greater professionalism and sensitivity.
Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman, the state Chief Judge, applauded the initiative, noting that strengthening the capacity of GBV desk officers was vital. Speaking through Deputy Chief Registrar David John, she pledged the judiciary’s full support.
State NHRC Coordinator, Grace Mamza, welcomed the training as a positive development and encouraged participants to take advantage of the opportunity, stressing the importance of asking questions and seeking clarity.
Representing the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), GBV Associate Mrs Rebecca Akpor urged the officers to view the training as a chance to contribute meaningfully to addressing the challenges faced by women and girls. She reaffirmed UNFPA’s continued support for efforts to combat GBV worldwide and commended Adamawa Police for maintaining one of the highest proportions of women managing GBV desks in the country.
