Crime

Osinachi: Police Forward Autopsy Result to DPP

By Web News 556

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory says it has forwarded the autopsy result, conducted on the late Osinachi Nwachukwu to the Director of Public Prosecution for vetting and possible prosecution.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, DSP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
She said the autopsy was conducted on the late popular gospel singer to demystify the circumstances surrounding her death.
Adeh urged the public to be patient and trust in the process, adding that due diligence would be observed in the pursuit of justice in the matter.
She said updates on the case would be communicated subsequently to the public.
The untimely death of the famous gospel singer on April 8 was allegedly linked to the husband, Peter Nwachukwu.
Reports had linked the death to several incidences of domestic violence by the husband.
Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

Lifestyle

Mrs. Makinde Seeks Protection for Victims of GBV

By Web News 1750

As the 16 days of activism of violence against women ended, members of the society have been advised to desist from stigmatizing victims of gender-based violence, GBV.

 The wife of the Oyo state governor Mrs Tamunominini Makinde stated this while donating some cash gifts to some of the victims of  GBV.

Mrs Makinde said the society must rise up to protect the victims and frown at the act by not shielding perpetrators from the laws stating that no woman or girl must be abused physically, emotionally and psychologically. 

Commissioner of police in the state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko explained that the Force had over 100 cases of GBV, while some had been convicted.

In her contribution at the program Commissioner for Women Affairs and social inclusion, Mrs. Kafilat Adegbola explained that Oyo state was putting everything in place to end gender-based violence, while her counter part in Special Duties, Mrs Joke Sanni said cases of violence against women should be reported to the police without delay while commending the laudable role Oyo state is playing at checking the menace.

The victims thanked the state government for the support and promised to utilize the money well.

16 days of activism against gender-based violence is part of activities marking the day of the Elimination of violence against women.

Seyifunmi Olarinde

News

Gender Violence: Oyo Assembly to Expedite Passage of Bill

By Web News 864

Violence against persons in Oyo State will soon become a thing of the past members of the House of Assembly are set to pass the bill into law.

Indications to this effect emerged this afternoon as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, played host to the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, who embarked on a day advocacy visit to Oyo State on “He for She” campaign.

Mr Ogundoyin explained that the state lawmakers were determined to rid the state of violence against women, children, and the vulnerable, adding that a special plenary had been arranged for the speedy passage of the bill.

Reacting, Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs, Mrs Wunmi Oladeji, said the state government had been proactive in taking measures to reduce gender based violence in the state.

In her remark, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Fallen said the lawmakers should not only ensure passage of the bill but also the effective implementation of the law.

Mrs Pauline, who pledged to address the House, said 18 states of the Federation had passed the bill into law and implemented it.

The minister, who had paid courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, will also be visiting the palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oyo State Orphanage Home, Ijokodo, while a town hall meeting will be held relevant stakeholders in the state.

Rotimi Famakin