Islamic Group, NASFAT Seeks Stricter Punishment For Rape In Nigeria
June 7, 2020
7:04 am
An Islamic group, Nastrul Lahil Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has called for stricter penalties against gender-based violence in the country.
Engr. Muhyideen Yusuf, the Chairman of NASFAT in Kaduna State, made the appeal in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.
Yusuf expressed concern over the escalation of gender-based violence against women and the girl-child in Nigeria and called for urgent action to stem it.
According to him, the recent rape and gruesome murder of Vera Omozua, Barakat Bello, and many others were unacceptable.
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