The Adamawa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Lami Ahmed, has attributed the rise in cases of rape in the country to the devil.
In an interview with The Punch, the commissioner posited;
“To me, the reason why the cases of rape are increasing every day is because rape is the handiwork of the devil. There’s a breakdown in family values resulting in a higher rate of divorce.
“Situations such as the separation of the father and mother can sometimes expose the child to abuse either from a family member or neighbours.”
Njenje Media News recalls there has been a spike in rape cases across the country of recent leading to valid concerns over the menace scourge.