The Mirabel Centre for survivors of rape and gender based violence has announced the passing of the Prohibition of Violence Against Persons Act in Sokoto State ,north west of Nigeria.
According to the center, the new law provides that any person found guilty of rape is liable to life imprisonment without the option of fine.
However, twenty two northern states are yet to domesticate the VAPP act after five years the Act has been signed into law.
Signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2015, the act is the single law in place that transcends the criminal and penal code in ensuring justice and protection of the rights and properties of victims of sexual and gender based violence across the country.
Credit: EONS Intelligence
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