Rape has become a, subject matter in the society has we have reasons to attend to number of rape cases in Nigeria today.
Rape is said to be an immoral
act and should anyone be caught be given capital punishment.
Speaking with MR Andoofa Beba said “Several
people have come out to suggest measures to in dealing with culprit, but it is
so unfortunate that we only make rule and don’t execute it in this country. Our
leaders are to see to issues that are most but instead they
tackle less important issues”. She said.
The Executive officer of “kick against
female abuse” Agoro group, Mrs. Yemisi Akinsemoyin, said that rape is an act of despiracy, fraction on
humanity and life pain. “People involve I such act should not be forgiving
because they cannot deny their knowledge of doing it”.
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"However, reports have shown that very few
people have been convicted. Court processes are not gender friendly and often
leave the victims shattered and frustrated.
"The failure of the state to properly
address rape has to a large extent encouraged impunity".
The CEO of Kashie global enterprise added
that, “Nigeria, being a signatory to International Treaties supporting women's
rights and condemning violence against women, had an obligation to combat the
tide of rape and other sexual violence”.
The Executive Director, WARDC, Ms
Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, stated that "Rape in Nigeria is a criminal offence that
attracts life imprisonment in Nigeria Criminal Code.
She said that the objective of the
last campaign tagged ``Let's Talk About Rape’’ was to demystify people's
perception about rape and combat the impunity that went with the menace.
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