Many do not have the patience or the resources to walk such a path. Not only that, it is emotionally flogging to have to wait so long to get justice while the offender freely walks around in the neighbourhood. If it is certain that justice will eventually be served, it may be worthwhile, otherwise, the victim will rather move on with her life with all the risks, trauma and stigma.
The surge in cases of rape can be attributed to several reasons. To start with, rape cuts across race, gender, age groups, but perhaps more common among young adults. Do you think the police, judiciary and society generally have played their expected roles in the fight against rape in Nigeria? Martial arts, judo, karate, boxing, etc, as basic training from elementary schools can help in that regards. I also think that the female confronted with a single rapist can deliberately apply reasonable pressure on the scrotum. No male can bear such and I’m surprised why this simple remedy is not taught to girls. Rape ought to be fought sincerely and with seriousness. Everyone is vulnerable, in a way. If it is not you, it may be your wife, baby, teenage boy or girl or even your mother.