Kwara State Government Acts Against Child Abuse Cases

The Kwara State Government has warned parents and guardians against child maltreatment after the rescue of a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly abused by her stepmother, father, and a neighbor. Chief Afolashade, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, reiterated the government's commitment to enforcing child protection laws under the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

She emphasized that the government would not tolerate any form of child abuse, which can lead to trauma and psychological distress in children. The state is dedicated to promoting girls' education and welfare through the Child Rights Law and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.

Afolashade commended the community for intervening and ensuring the alleged perpetrators were apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force. Hajia Idiat Alabi, the Director of the Child Development Directorate, urged the public to report cases of child abuse and gender-based violence to relevant authorities, highlighting the need for collective action to protect children, especially girls.