Rapists in Nigeria should get death sentence – FIDA
The International Federation of Women Lawyers has advocated death sentence as a punishment for rapists in Nigeria.
Chairperson of the Plateau chapter, Mrs. Mary Izam, said this in a chat with News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Jos.The FIDA chief likened rape to homicide, noting that the rapist either kills the victim physically or emotionally. She pointed out that the act in criminal law is considered as a capital offence and should be treated as such to stop prospective perpetrators.
The FDA chairperson said punishment shouldn’t be based on discretional powers of the judge in the various courts.
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