A man was name was withheld was caught in the act raping and molesting an old woman,it was discovered that she was physical challenged. However the person involved in this adulterous act was charged to court where the lawyers said,the accused committed the alleged offence on Nov. 29 at about 08:00p.m. at Ilawo Compound , Adedotun in Abeokuta.
He argued that the offence contravened Sections 357 and 358 of the Criminal Laws of Ogun, 2006.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Anthony Araba ordered that the accused be remanded in Ibara Prison while awaiting Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) advice.
He, however, adjourned the case to Feb. 13, 2015 for mention.
Meanwhile, Ogun State commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Elizabeth Sonubi and a member of the state House of Assembly, Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo aswell as Executive Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre have advocated more protection for women against domestic violence.
They said this during a consultative hearing on domestic violence organised by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre,held in Abeokuta.
Sonubi, who condemned any act of violence against women, said any man who beats his wife could not be regarded as responsible.
She said, “A man that is responsible man and who is mentally and psychologically balanced and has integrity, will not beat a woman.
“If there is any disagreement, the couple will resolve it amicably. A couple must see themselves as partners, and should dialogue to iron out issues through communication. In the process of communicating, they will disagree to agree.”
In her remarks, Adeleye-Oladapo said the issue of domestic violence,most especially against women, should be treated with all seriousness.
The lawmaker who represents Ifo II constituency at the state House of Assembly, assured that the house would do its best in ensuring that gender-based violence
bill was passed when presented at house.
bill was passed when presented at house.
She said, “From the legislative angle, I can assure you that as soon as the bill is being presented, we will do justice to it .”
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