Kaduna approves castration of convicted rapists
The state assembly in Kaduna, in north-western Nigeria, has approved full surgical castration as punishment for those convicted of rape. The state commissioner for woman’s affairs and social development, Hafsat Baba, described the approval by the state assembly as a “welcome development” and said that it will serve as a “deterrent” for rapists. READ ALSO: Gov […]
27-year-old man arrested for raping 10-year-old girl in Benue
By Peter Duru A 27-year-old young man, Inalegwu Ochekwu has been arrested by the Police in Otukpo for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl (name withheld). Vanguard gathered that the suspect, an apprentice dry cleaner, who was apprehended at the weekend allegedly did the act in a shop in Otukpo town, headquarters of Otukpo Local Government […]
46 years old man apprehended in Delta for allegedly defiling 8 years girl
By Festus Ahon DELTA State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly defiling eight year- old girl in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State. A source told newsmen that the unsuspecting girl was raped in the early hours of Monday in an uncomplicated building in Ibusa community, adding that the […]
Court remands man for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of one Ismail Ganiu, 42, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter. The Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, who did not take the defendant’s plea, directed the police to send the case file to the state Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. She ordered […]
Kano Monarch okays castration for rapists
By Bashir Bello The Emir of Karaye, one of the four new Emirates in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar II has okayed stringent punishment of castration for rapists. The Monarch made the call when he received the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Zaharau Muhammad on a courtesy visit to his palace […]
Rivers widow ‘raped’ by policeman: Support for victim’s cry for justice grows
By Egufe Yafugborhi Perceived delay in the trial of suspect has left stakeholders doubting whether 23-year-old Rivers State widow will get justice over alleged rape by a police inspector. Amidst twists and turns that cast doubts over police sincerity in prosecuting alleged Police Inspector Peter Ibah’s rape of a 23-year-old widow in Rivers State, the […]
