Osun NSCDC Seals Illegal Home For Children With Disabilities Over Lack Of Care

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has shut down a home for children with disabilities, located at Ota Efun, Osogbo, over a lack of necessary facilities to cater to their needs.

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 disabilities.