2021: Rape cases increasing in Jigawa - Justice ministry

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The Jigawa State Ministry of Justice has said of the 196 case diaries on various offences received from January to December 2021, rape cases topped with

The Ministry expressed concern that rape, despite two stringent laws put in place, is on the increase in the state.

The Commissioner for Justice stated that there was a slight improvement in the dispensation of justice. He said that out of the figure, 34 convictions were secured, while 49 other cases were still pending. Aliyu observed that the ministry’s Department for Legal Drafting worked very hard in collaboration with other stakeholders to domesticate the bills to ensure it goes in line with the spiritual disciplines and good cultural values of the Jigawa State people.

 

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