Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, has sealed off a home for children with disabilities, located at Ota Efun, Osogbo, for not having necessary facilities to take care of the children.
Speaking on Tuesday, May 6, during the seal-off, the
State Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Igbalawole
Sotiyo, represented by Deputy Commandant of Corps Abeere Oluwafemi, in company
of the Head of Unit (HOU) Persons with Disabilities, Deputy Superintendent of
Corps, Rita Olaniru, stated that, the command embarked on the seal-off
following a tip-off from the public.
Upon arrival, it was evident that the children were
malnourished, and operatives discovered the home lacked registration with
relevant authorities, raising concerns about the children's well-being.
Igbalawole Sotiyo, who directed the seal-off, made it known
that the command has reached out to the parents and guardians of the children
for their pickup but they refused.
A discreet investigation revealed that the children's
parents have abandoned them with the caregiver, ceasing payments for services
and becoming unreachable when contacted.
He also revealed that, the command has informed Osun State
Bureau for Persons With Disabilities for necessary action.
Commandant Sotiyo cautioned parents and guardians to
carefully vet care facilities, noting that NSCDC is collaborating with key
stakeholders in the state to safeguard persons with disability
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