NGO decries incessant cases of rape in Kano

The administration officer, Public Defenders Office in Kano, a Non-governmental Organization(NGO) which is provides free legal services to the less-privileged, Mrs Rotkang Kyunni, has said the  rising cases of rape in the country is becoming worrisome and must be fought to a standstill.

Speaking at a one day sensitization campaign organized to sensitize the public at Bichi local government area of Kano state  Saturday, Kyunni said providing such  a free legal services to the less-privileged was aimed to boosting their confidence that  they have what it took to claim their inalienable rights  legally.

According to her, the Public Defender’s Office had been running from pillar to post to ensure that the rights of the down trodden are not been trampled upon with levity.

She said: “We are here today, to sensitize the public on what really constitutes one’s fundamental human rights and seek ways and means to fight for it. We really understood that many people are being ignorant of what constitutes their rights under the law. We want them to understand and forge ahead with what is supposed to be   done in waging the crusade.

“The issue is just too simple, come to our office in Kano and lodge your complaint. We have been receiving cases of gross human rights violations from those who felt oppressed. We are always attending to them and we have recorded tremendous achievements in that regard. The issue of rape among Women most especially teenagers is becoming a disturbing phenomenon and we must rise against it.

“Stemming the tide of rape   cases among Women is also a responsibility that lies at the onus of parents, traditional rulers and security agencies as well. We must all get prepared to face the herculean task holistically. When we received complaints of despicable sexual abuse, we are ready to take it up legally. The law would take it course against any culprit found to have committed such a heinous act” she stressed.

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