Caption:Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello
Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, has lauded the Judiciary for the landmark judgment of convicting and sentencing one Bishop Kenneth Duke for raping the 12-year-old daughter of his church member.
This was contained in a statement by Vincent Adekoye, Press Officer, NAPTIP, made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
Duke was said to have raped the 12-year-old daughter of one of his church members in Abuja.
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Adamu-Bello said the judgment would serve as a deterrent to others, while warning that the Agency would not spare anyone who violates any of its laws.
She said: “Like I warned a few weeks ago, NAPTIP will not spare anyone found to have violated any of the Laws irrespective of status, either on human trafficking or violence against persons.
”Rape is a serious crime with everlasting psychological effect and lasting trauma on the victim.
“We must all rise to say no to this heinous crime and ensure the protection of our children.
”How, can you imagine a 52-year-old man violating a 12-year-old girl?
“It is painful and it is criminal.
“I am relieved that the Judiciary has served the convict the commensurable dose of punishment.
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