Police, POWA, POCACOV Call for End to Child Marriage

Protecting girl-child is a moral, societal responsibility

The Nigeria Police Force, the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) have called for an end to child marriage, urging parents, community leaders and policymakers to protect the rights of the girl-child and invest in her education, safety and future. The call was made during a […] Protecting girl-child is a moral, societal responsibility – Police

IGP Disu urges strict enforcement of child marriage Laws, calls for protection of girls

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for the strict enforcement of laws against child marriage, urging government institutions, families and community leaders to work together to protect the rights and future of the girl-child. Disu made the call in Abuja on Monday in a message delivered during an event commemorating the International Day […]

Police Seek Stronger Child Protection to End Child Marriage

The Nigeria Police Force has called for stronger child protection systems, coordinated institutional action and sustained investment in Girls’ education, safety and empowerment as part of efforts to end child marriage and advance Nigeria’s social development. The call was made at the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child commemoration, organised by the Police Campaign […]

IGP Disu Calls For Enforcement Of Laws Against Child Marriage

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Disu has called for stronger child protection policies, strict enforcement of laws against child marriage and improved access to education and healthcare for vulnerable girls, warning against the use of poverty, social pressure and cultural practices to deny children their fundamental rights. Disu, who spoke through a message delivered […]

“Protect Our Children”: Police, POWA, POCACOV Unite Against Child Exploitation

The I-G said that NPF recognised that protecting the girl child was not merely a legal obligation, but also a moral and societal responsibility.

Police, POWA, POCACOV call for end to child marriage

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Tunji Disu, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ending child marriage and protecting the rights of the girl child. Disu, represented by DIG Kene Onwumere, Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Logistics, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration of the …