A home for children with disabilities, located at Ota Efun, Osogbo, has been sealed off by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, for not having the necessary facilities to take care of the children.
The Corps made this known in a statement by Adeleke Kehinde, the Osun NSCDC spokesperson, on Tuesday.
The statement revealed that the action was taken by the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, represented by Deputy Commandant of Corps, Abeere Oluwafemi.
Oluwafemi, speaking at the location in the company of the Head of Unit, 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.”
He said the State Commandant, 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 payment for services and becoming unreachable when contacted.”
He also revealed that the command has informed the Osun State Bureau for Persons With Disabilities for the necessary action.
Commandant Sotiyo, who cautioned parents and guardians to carefully vet care facilities, noted that NSCDC is collaborating with key stakeholders in the state to safeguard persons with disabilities.
