Hard Times Await Rapists In Osun – Speaker

The Speaker of the Osun  State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye,  has said that anyone found guilty of rape in the state will be jailed for life.
According to him, the growing number of rape cases  in the country is becoming alarming, 

Owoeye, who was speaking at plenary on Thursday, added that rapists would face hard times in the state.

Owoeye stated,, “Osun is blessed to have enacted a law that imposes stiffer sentences on perpetrators of rape.

“Section 358 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. 11, Laws of Osun state, 2002 prescribes a life sentence for  anyone found guilty of committing rape, while an attempt to commit rape attracts imprisonment of fourteen years.

“I have taken my time to study the anti-rape laws across the country. I have also met with several groups who are at the forefront of the campaign against rape.

“While praying to God to repose the soul of victims of rape, I stand with those who are alive and hope that the victims get justice.

“I am well aware of the two recent cases in our state, the one involving a traditional ruler who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man who was arraigned for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.

“I want to urge  our law enforcement agencies to diligently prosecute cases of rape.

“With too many instances, we must begin to hold people accountable no matter how highly placed.”