Did he rape my head, too?” This is one of the many belittling and traumatic thoughts that fill up the mind of a rape victim. Rape, like other forms of violence against women, is an infringement on women’s rights, privacy, self-preservation and dignity. Perhaps, rape is a social menace; parents should retrace their steps and adequately train their children, especially the males. Of course, the Nigerian Criminal Code recommends life imprisonment for the perpetrators of rape and 14 years for attempted rape. Rape should be treated as: “Government vs Rapist” and not Individual or Family vs Rapist in order to avoid settlements.

Source: Punch June 03, 2020 22:52 UTC