The Bauchi State Action Committee on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (BSACGBV) says it has recorded 218 cases of gender-based violence across the state between 2020 and 2025, with 34 offenders already convicted and jailed.
Chairperson of the committee and wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, disclosed this during a media chat in Bauchi on Monday at government house.
She said the reported cases include rape, domestic violence, child abuse, forced marriage, child exploitation, abandonment of parental responsibilities and family disputes.
According to her, the committee was established to protect vulnerable persons, ensure justice for survivors and provide support services to victims and their families.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Gender-Based Violence, Barrister Sha’awanatu Yusuf, revealed that 94 of the 218 cases handled by the committee were rape-related, many of which were prosecuted in court.
She further disclosed that the committee recorded 37 domestic violence cases, 51 family dispute cases, 19 forced marriage cases, 11 child abuse cases, five child exploitation cases and one abduction case.
Barrister Yusuf explained that some criminal cases were still pending before the courts due to lengthy judicial procedures and ongoing investigations.
According to her, the committee works in collaboration with the Police, Ministry of Justice, healthcare institutions, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, as well as media organisations to address gender-based violence in the state.
While presenting the milestone achievement of the committee under the review so far, Muhammad Haruna, said the 34 convictions were secured in collaboration with the Police and the Ministry of Justice.
“We have cases of parents abandoning their responsibilities and exposing children to criminal activities. We also intervened in cases involving abuse of children by some Islamic teachers,” he said.
Haruna assured that the committee would intensify sensitisation campaigns to educate parents and guardians on child protection and responsible parenting.
The committee also urged members of the public to report cases of abuse and violence for intervention and legal action where necessary.
The event witnessed questions and answers session as well as group photographs.
