Child Defilement

Nigerian Senate passes bill prescribing life imprisonment with no option of fine for child defilement offenders, as Lagos court jails man for raping 7-year-old.

The Nigerian Senate has on Tuesday October 21, 2025, passed a landmark bill imposing life imprisonment — without the option of fine — for anyone convicted of defiling a child, in one of the country’s strongest legislative moves yet to combat sexual violence.

The bill, which amends key sections of the Criminal Code Act and Penal Code, aims to toughen penalties amid a surge in child abuse cases nationwide. It was sponsored by Senator Muhammad Adamu …