The age long culture of silence amongst various household in the communities have been identified as the reason responsible for the continuation of gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Acting executive chairman on gender and equal opportunities commission, Plateau State, Barr. (Mrs) Olivia Dazyam made the assertion in Jos on Thursday, as the world marked 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Dazyam, who led other officials of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in a dialogue with the Police Commissioner Plateau state, CP Okoro Julius Alawari and officers of the Nigerian Police Force to end the menace of gender-based violence, said the statistics of what is happening to women and girls in Nigeria is very embarrassing.

He acknowledged this is a right time ensure Plateau is crime free by implementing the violence against persons prohibition laws that was signed into law by Simon Lalong led administration.

"We appeal to the Nigerian Police Force as law enforcement agency to approach campaign against gender-based violence with vigor as domestic and sexual violence increased in a daily basis."

She said already they have put machinery in motion to establish a search center in three (3) zones of Plateau to work in synergy with the Police and curtail the ugly trend.

Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Okoro Julius Alawari, while applauding members of CSOs  doggedness in fighting against gender-based violence affirmed what they are doing is for the seek of present and future generation.

CP Alawari said the issue of gender violence has become a nightmare in Nigerian society which requires collaboration of all stakeholders to tackle the challenge.

He assured the commands readiness and determination at any time to render its necessary support to ensure a crime free Plateau.

Recall, a 2023 world 16 days of activism against gender-based violence had a theme, "unite, invest to prevent violence against women and girls."