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Nigerian Senate Passes Bill Mandating Life Imprisonment For Child Defilers

Wale busari02 mins

The Nigerian Senate has passed a landmark bill mandating life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of sexually abusing minors. The legislation stipulates that any individual, male or female, who engages in sexual intercourse with a child will face life imprisonment without the option of a fine. Senator Adams Oshiomhole of Edo North initially proposed a 20-year jail term for perpetrators, emphasizing that defiling a minor should not be treated the same as rape. “A minor cannot give consent, and such acts can cause lifelong trauma. Those involved deserve severe punishment, especially in cases involving children as young as five or ten,” he said. Oshiomhole’s proposal was rejected by the majority of senators. Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero of Kebbi Central then introduced a tougher amendment, recommending life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, regardless of gender. “The punishment for the defilement of minors must be life imprisonment,” Aliero declared. The Senate adopted Aliero’s amendment, officially passing the bill that imposes life imprisonment on pedophiles and child defilers.

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Prerogative of Mercy: Sanwo-Olu pardons 52, commutes death sentences to life imprisonment

Fola Badmus03 mins

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently, and on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and the commutal of six death row inmates to Life Imprisonment. According to a statement signed by Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the order was for the immediate release of 35 inmates while others are to be released after serving additional terms of three – six months. According to him, the Prerogative of Mercy is in line with Mr. Governors’ powers under Section 212 (1) & (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended) and the commitment of the present administration to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reforms in the State. The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching its recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications brought before it in line with the applicable guidelines with information provided by the Authority of the correctional facilities, the nature of offence the inmate was convicted for, period of incarceration, age, health condition and the behavioural conduct of the inmate. Before their release, the correctional centres are to confirm that arrangements have been put in place for the rehabilitation and integration into the society of the convicted inmates recommended for release. While admonishing the inmates to be of good behaviour, the Commissioner said Mr. Governor’s release order is to be complied with after completion of the administrative process by the correctional facilities.

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