Rape: Osun to release sex, gender-based offenders register - Daily Post Nigeria

He said the Register would among others help to blacklist offenders and forestall recurrence.

The Governor averred that the state government was determined to deploy the full weight of the law against perpetrators of rape and all other crimes against women and children, adding that legislation against the ‘heinous acts’ would be strengthened by the government through its support to the legislature.He said, “Rape and sexual violence against women and children are assuming an unacceptable prevalence rate in the nation.

Oyetola appealed to parents, guardians and teachers to counsel their male children, wards and pupils on crimes against women and children just as he advocated massive sensitisation and enlightenment programmes that would help to fight against rape and sexual violence.The governor also lauded the efforts of his wife at ridding Osun of open defecation, noting that he was glad to hear that Ifedayo Local Government Area of the State had been declared Open Defecation free through her efforts.

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