The Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, yesterday condemned the increase in the incidence of violence against women and rape of young children in the country.

This is as the council called on relevant authorities in the criminal justice sector, including the Attorney General of the Federation, state Attorneys General, Inspector General of Police and heads of the various courts to take immediate steps at ensuring that victims of domestic and sexual violence enjoy prompt remedies, including fast-tracking of trials of offenders and appropriate sentencing...CONTINUE: http://crimefacts.org/rights-commission-decries-high-rate-of-rape-against-minors-wants-courts-to-protect-children/