ADVERTISEMENT

State records 37 rape cases in 1 month

A damning verdict has been passed on the rape situation in Plateau State where it has been discovered that in the last one month 37 cases have been reported.

Why would a grown man rape a 4-year-old girl?

This assertion was made by Fidelia Set’le, the Assistant Director, Child Welfare, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in the state, during the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) annual review meeting organised by the Bauchi Field Office of the body in Jos.

Set'le added that seven cases of separated and unaccompanied children were reported with five of them reunited with their families and two still pending.

ADVERTISEMENT

According to her, residents have been encouraged with the launch of the Violence Against Children (VAC) campaign in the state in September.

“As a result of the VAC campaign launched in September, we have been recording more people coming to report ; this means people have become more aware.

In the last one month, 37 rape cases were reported to us, and all of these cases are either pending or with the Police. Also, seven separated and unaccompanied cases were reported to us; we were able to reunite five with their families but two cases are still pending."

Set’le noted that numerous cases of violence against children in the state were still unreported, expressing optimism that incidence of violence against children would be nipped in the bud in the state soon.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT