Citizens have been reminded that they risk spending the rest of their lives in prison if they are found guilty of rape in Osun State, Afriupdate reports.
Recall that Osun State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed into law the bill that recommends life imprisonment for rape perpetrators and 14 years jail term for attempted rape.
The Speaker, RT. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, in his submission, asserted that with the passage of the bill will assist to curtail the case of rape that is more rampant in the state.
The Speaker of state House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, gave the reminder on Thursday during plenary, adding, that the anti-rape law in the state prescribes life improvement for those convicted for rape.
According to Owoeye, the growing rate of rape cases in the country was becoming alarming, adding that the issue must be quickly addressed.
He said: “Osun has enacted a law that imposes stiffer sentences on perpetrators of rape.
“Section 358 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. 11, Laws of Osun state, 2002 prescribes a life sentence on anyone found guilty of committing rape, while an attempt to commit rape attracts imprisonment of fourteen years.
“I have taken my time to study the anti-rape laws across the country. I have also met with several groups who are at the forefront of the campaign against rape.
“While praying to God to repose the soul of victims of rape, I stand with those who are alive and hope that the victims get justice.
“I am well aware of the two recent cases in our state, the one involving a traditional ruler who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man who was arraigned for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
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“I want to charge our law enforcement agencies to diligently prosecute cases of rape.
“With too many instances, we must begin to hold people accountable no matter how highly placed they are.”
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