Oluwatobi Adu 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Female officers of the Lagos State Police Command staged a high-visibility rally on Saturday to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and commemorate 70 years of women in policing.
The march, which drew senior officers, civil society leaders and community supporters, underscored the force’s renewed commitment to tackling abuse and strengthening gender equality in law enforcement.
Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh praised the women for their resilience and service, saying their contributions have shaped the evolution of modern policing in the state. He reaffirmed that the command treats GBV as a serious crime that will always be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
“I will continue to encourage women to speak out, and I will continue to encourage men to understand that justice belongs to them too,” Jimoh said. “GBV is not an urban issue or a women’s issue; it is a criminal matter.”
Executive Director of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, urged officers to report any abuse they face and emphasised that violence cuts across professions, backgrounds and ranks.
She said the agency remains committed to strengthening ethics, accountability and survivor support within policing structures.
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