The governors of the 36 states have declared a state of emergency on sexual and gender-based violence, following an upsurge in the number of rape cases across the country.
They added that the domestication would also ensure speedy investigation and prosecution of perpetrators in addition to creating aDear valued readers, subscribe to the Daily Trust e-paper to continue enjoying our diet of authoritative news. Kindly subscribe here
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