The House of Representatives on Tuesday March 5,
2013 approved life imprisonment for any person convicted of rape. They also
approved a minimum of 20 years without an option of fine for persons convicted
of gang raping someone.
The bill, which was sponsored by Hon Abike
Dabiri-Erewa, also approved 25 years imprisonment for any person who attempted
to use chemical, biological or any harmful liquid on another person. (e.g pouring
acid on anyone).
The bill also approved 4 years in jail or a fine not
more than N200, 000 or both for any person convicted of performing female
circumcision and general mutilation or engaging someone to carry it out. Aiding
female circumcision attracts N100, 000 or two years in jail or both.
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