The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved castration as the penalty for those convicted of rape.
The approval, which was given on Friday, follows the amendment of the State Penal Code (No.5), law of 2017 which stipulates stiffer penalties for rapists in the state as part of the efforts to protect women and children against gender violence.
The new law entails, in addition to surgical removal of the rapist’s organ an added 21 year imprisonment (for the raping of adults) and life imprisonment for the defilement of minors.
In reaction, the state,Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development in Kaduna State Hafsat Baba, described the approval by the state assembly as a “welcome development” and saying it will serve as a deterrent for rapists.
The bill awaits signing into law by the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai
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