International Human Right Day: Activist decries rampant rape cases in Jigawa, calls for concerted effort to tackle menace

International Human Right Day: Activist decries rampant rape cases in Jigawa

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir
Rape
Dutse, Dec. 10, 2018 (NAN) The Jigawa Chapter of Human Right Network (HRN) has called for concerted effort in tackling the menace of rape in the state.

Chairman of the network, Mr Misbahu Basirka, made the call at a press conference to mark the 2018 International Human Right Day in Dutse on Monday.

“As you are aware, Jigawa is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria with less reported committed crimes.

“As human right organization, we are happy that this year’s theme is talking about “standing up for someone’s rights today and act on intimidation and reprisal”.

“The recent human rights violation Jigawa is currently experiencing is nothing than increase of rampant rape cases that are happening across the state, irrespective of gender.

“We, therefore, call on the attention of government and all stakeholders, including traditional leaders, clerics, civil society organizations, security agencies and other individuals, to join hands and address the menace,” Basirka said.

He also appealed to the state Ministry of Justice to ensure speedy trial of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) personnel who allegedly shot dead one Hussaini Hassan Andaza on July 11, 2018.

“Let me remind you about the case of late Hussaini Hassan Andaza who survived with four wives and 24 children.

“You will recall that on July 11, 2018, there was a usual fracas between men of the FRSC and members of NURTW where officers of the FRSC arrested their members for violating prescribed laws.

“And that led to serious tension and disagreement between the two parties which resulted in the death of late Hussaini Hassan Andaza after being shot by a member of the NSCDC Jigawa command.

“Now the matter is before the State High Court of Justice. On this matter, we will like to appeal to the Ministry of Justice for speedy trial of this cases,” he said. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola