Molesters to get life sentence as reps approve bill
Thursday, March 07, 2013Omoba
The House of
Representatives Tuesday approved life imprisonment for any person convicted of
r*pe. They also approved a minimum of 20 years without an option of fine for
persons convicted of gang defiling someone.
The bill, which was
sponsored by Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also approved 25 years imprisonment for
any person who attempted to use chemical, biological or any harmful liquid on
another person. (e.g pouring acid on anyone), and 4 years in jail or a fine not
more than N200,000 or both for any person convicted of performing female
circumcision and general mutilation or engaging someone to carry it out. Aiding
female circumcision attracts N100, 000 or two years in jail or both.
With the increasing
incidence of r*pe and use of biological weapons, especially among aggrieved
lovers, stricter penalties became necessary.
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