Ekiti Prosecutes 121 Rape Cases, to Confiscate Buildings Used for Sexual Abuse

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ekiti State, Mr. Wale Fapohunda, has disclosed that the state is currently prosecuting 121 rape cases against offenders.

Fapohunda said that the state government would confiscate any private and hotel accommodation and other related places used for the rape of a minor.

He added that the government has also made more legal efforts to protect the identities of whistleblowers, who raised alarm over issue of sexual assault in Ekiti.

The attorney general said these in a statement he issued in Ado Ekiti, yesterday.

He said: “The Ministry of Justice is presently prosecuting 121 cases of Rape in various courts. This number is particularly disturbing considering this statistic only related to victims or their relatives who are willing to support the ministry in the prosecution of these cases.