Rape in Nigeria: FG finally sets up Gender Based Violence Management Committee 

President Muhammadu Buhari led government has announced the immediate inauguration of a Gender-Based Violence Management Committee.

Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, said this in a statement sent to NAIJARAY on Thursday.

He condemned the prevalent and rising incidence of rape and sexual assault in the country.

Malami said incidents of rape cases in the country have increased dramatically in the last few weeks, resulting in the brutal murder of some victims.

The statement observed that the development has sparked outrage in Nigeria and abroad.

The minister noted the Federal Ministry of Justice has identified with calls for national response against rape and sexual assault in the country.

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