Hassan El-Yakub, the Bauchi State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, has described Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as one of the most pressing human rights concerns in the state.
El-Yakub made the remark in Bauchi on Friday, during a two-day training on enhancing access to justice and strengthening investigative and prosecutorial skills in GBV cases.
Represented by Yusuf Adamu, the State Solicitor and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, El-Yakub noted that although Bauchi State has enacted laws and policies to tackle the menace, more needs to be done through collaboration among stakeholders.
The training brought together investigators, prosecutors, judicial officers, and civil society actors.
The training focused on improving knowledge of GBV laws and case law, while equipping investigators with skills in evidence collection, forensic documentation, and maintaining the chain of custody.
Participants also received training on strengthening prosecutorial capacity in framing charges, presenting medical evidence, and securing convictions, with an emphasis on survivor-centered justice that balances restorative and punitive measures.
Speaking before the training, Ms Deborah Tabara, Gender and Reproductive Health Analyst, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), commended the Ministry of Justice for engaging critical stakeholders.
Tabara, also the state’s Programme Officer, UNFPA, acknowledged that managing GBV cases remained a challenge, adding that training provides a strategy to bridge existing gaps.
Similarly, Maimuna Ibrahim, the Ministry’s Gender Desk Officer, disclosed that most cases recorded by the ministry involved sexual violence and the torture of minors.
Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, the State Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD).
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