Molesters to get life sentence as reps approve bill
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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