Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, has sealed off a home for children with disabilities, located at Ota Efun, Osogbo, Osun State, for not having necessary facilities to take care of the children.
Speaking at the location of the seal-off, the Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, Igbalawole Sotiyo, represented by Deputy Commandant of Corps Abeere Oluwafemi, in company of the Head of Unit of 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.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Kehinde Adeleke on Tuesday, disclosed that 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.
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 payment 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 disabilities.