Osun NSCDC Seals Illegal Children’s Home
Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Tuesday, said it has sealed a home for children with disabilities owned by a private individual (name withheld) in Osogbo. A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Kehinde Adeleke, explained that State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, directed that the home be sealed as it lacked facilities for the care of children with disabilities. Speaking during a raid on the facility, the Deputy Commandant of Corps Oluwafemi Abeere, stated that the command sent operatives to the home, “following a tip-off from the public. “Upon arrival, it was evident that the children were malnourished, and operatives discovered that the home lacked registration with relevant authorities, raising concerns about the children’s well-being.” “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 payment for services and becoming unreachable when contacted,” the statement reads. The command further said it has contacted the Osun State Bureau for Persons With Disabilities for necessary action. In his words of admonition for parents and guardians, the commandant urged them to ‘carefully vet care facilities. He noted that the command would continue collaboration with key stakeholders in the state to safeguard persons with disabilities. Punch