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Rapists should be castrated –Iretiola Doyle

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Rapists should be castrated –Iretiola Doyle
The increasing incidence of rape cases is Nigeria is a cause of worry as Nollywood actress Iretiola Doyle has weighed in on the disturbing trend in an interview with Punch.
The actress in the interview said it is important that the veil of the secrecy over rape has been removed as more victims are willing to talk about the scourge which in a way exposes offenders.
Iretiola also noted that strict laws are enforced against offenders abroad but the same is not the case in this part of the world.
Read her comments below;
“In Nigeria, as in almost everywhere in the world, I do not think that rape cases are handled properly often times. What makes it worse for us in Nigeria is that in advanced countries, they have strict laws and most times, the law is enforced and justice is done.
“In Nigeria, we have laws in place but are they enforced as they should be? I don’t think so. But I am happy that there is a lot more conversation about it. People tend to think that rape is on the increase but I don’t think so; I think it has always been a part of our society but you are hearing a lot more about it now because people are talking about it.
“That veil of secrecy has been removed and the more we talk about it, the more we blow the whistle against the offenders. Eventually I think we would get it right. We need to put stronger laws in place and enforce them and justice must be done.
“When you hear about a law that castrates rapists, you may think it is extreme but when you think of the ripple effect, the damage that rape causes not just to the victims but people around them, you might want to rethink. I think that the punishment should be hard especially for repeat offenders.
“Maybe if you are a first time offender, the law might give you room for rehabilitation but if you are a repeated offender, they should cut off your manhood.
By Ahmed Boulor…

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