Osun State House of Assembly has lamented the growing rape incidents across the country.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye said during plenary in Wednesday that anyone found guilty of rape in the state will be liable to life imprisonment while an attempt to commit rape attracts an imprisonment of fourteen years, AMILOADED confirmed.

Owoeye stated that the growing trend of rape cases in Nigeria has gotten to an alarming state that must be addressed by all.

He noted that hard time awaits rapist in the state as Osun will not tolerate rape, saying that the Director of Legal for the House of Assembly henceforth shall be present at all rape related cases in Osun courts.

According to him, “Osun is blessed to have enacted law that imposes stiffer sentence 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 an 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.

“The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. The 7th Assembly relying on the thrust of its Legislative Agenda will strive in ensuring that our State through quality legislation achieves the core of the SDG goal 5.

“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.

“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”.

The House of Assembly also passed into law Osun Youth Development Commission establishment bill 2020.

Owoeye held that the passed bill when signed by the governor will enhance and encourage active participation of youths in policy making, youth related programmes as well as other important government activities.

He also added that the law will harness and develop the full potential of the youth in the state of Osun as partners in development and progress.

Source: https://amiloaded.com/2020/06/convicted-rapists-in-osun-to-get-life-imprisonment-speaker.html

This is nice development but I hope thorough Investigations are done before conviction, so as not to incercerate innocent people

Nice Resolution...but please, make thorough investigations before convicting anyone of rape.

I no trust naija girls, ordinary heartbreak, them go file rape case against you just to spoil your life

Guys, make una shine eye, girls eye dey chook...if you cant remain loyal, no enter relationship.

Toxic men/women plenty out there oo

please the law should be modified,and every rapist must not get away with a prick �

. 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 an imprisonment of fourteen years.

The enforcement above penalty for Rape will determine whether, Boys/Men will learn to control their d!cks or visits peoples paradise & meet God wrath's.

Death is better

Its a welcome development but proper investigations should be followed so as not to jail the innocent

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Good. Kindly make the sentence also to those who will plunder (rape) our common wealth, embezzle(rape) funds provided for hospitals, jobs and roads. Also do the same for police brutality and also any one who accuses a person falsely of rape to prevent wrong accusations.
And most importantly let all parents teach their children chastity.

Good judgement

GBAMSOLUTELY! THEY SHOULD ADD SLICING OF THE GENITALS INTO HALF TO PREVENT RAPE IN PRISON

Very Nice development, tho we recently position that DEATH penalty will be the best sentence.
This is a good start in between.....

#JusticeForUwa.


All rapists should be sentenced to DEATH....after adequate and thorough investigation. 
There should be no 2 ways about it.
This will deter some dogs from raping our 

We understand that there is a national outrage in the wake of the sad incident involving Uwa.
People are angry.
Personally, we are livid.
But the anger should be directed at creating a solution. Changing the existing legislation, awareness on rape and most importantly; everyone needs to create that safe environment for girls/women.

If you hear a troubling sound from your neighbour, knock on that door and ask questions.
If you see a man or a boy getting too cozy with a little girl; poke your nose in the matter. In fact, your little “amebo” could help prevent rape or molestation.

Parents, take time to talk to your sons and male wards that a girl’s body is her absolute right with her total discretion on whom and when to give.
Consent is hers to give.

Also, parents, you should be your daughters’ confidant. Let her be able to talk to you. Father, sex talk with your daughter is not gross. Let her be able to talk to you.

There is nothing like settling it within the family. If punishing perpetrators of rape would shatter the family, then let it be.
If the animal had thought about the family, he would not have done it.

The only hope would be that we would not have to wait until tragedy strikes again; before raising a voice.
No one should be able to get away with rape.

ALL OF US @ [/b] SAY NO TO RAPE over and over again!!

[b] And as we are SAYING NO TO RAPE, WE ALSO SAY NO TO FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF RAPE.
They are both as DANGEROUS as one another!

Bobbyfreshhh:
MANNA don summarize everything

#WeDidOurPart

#JusticeForUwaAndAllOurInnocentGirlsRaped

panpan:

Death sentence for rape is too harsh. A prison sentence of between five and fifteen years is appropriate.
A death sentence for rape gives no incentive for the rapist not to murder the victim as well.

Panpan,
You have a point, but only If only rapists think of the consequences of their devilish act while they are raping their victims.

THIS PENIS EHN..

Good development.


But investigations should be carried out thoroughly, for the sake of false accusations.


Nigrian girl fit even accuse her ex because he no gree marry her.

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Why would any lady falsely accuse a man of raping her? It can never and has never happened.

Gham.

G masun

Nice one Mr Speaker. I also suggest we legalise prostitution.

If only stiffer punishments can be meted on those rapists, them no go do am again.


Like smashing their balls with a sledge hammer

Better

but think about this. everywhere raping false accusations?? or real??

How many years for false accusations??

It should be for the both ends if to be fair..

why not castrate them?

Justice is served.
Let them rot in Jail.
5minutes pleasure equals Lifetime in prison

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Good

This is fair.

Take them off the streets and behind bars forever.

That's the only way victims get the closure they deserve.

What does law say about female rapists?

The law still has not been amended to accommodate the fact that a man can be a victim of rape? So sad. Where is the equality?

That's not enough jo. Their pricks should also be cut off and roasted for them to eat

Good.