Ruth Oginyi
The government of Ebonyi State has expressed worry over the increasing cases of rape in the state and charged relevant sectors to embark on a public campaign against the menace.
The government warned that there should be no sacred cow in the enforcement of laws against the bad trend.
Uchenna Orji Commissioner for Information and Orientation in the state, who briefed journalists in Abakaliki on the outcome of the state executive council meeting, said the state executive council has directed aggressive campaigns against rape in public institutions including churches, schools, markets, and other public pleases.
Orji said the state shall also embark on a campaign against the use of hard drugs and anyone caught shall face the full consequences as stipulated by the law.
“EXCO reviewed the unfortunate increase in the rate of rape in Ebonyi State and commended the office of Her Excellency the Wife of the Governor and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for a very beautiful job they are doing in the fight against rape in the State.
“EXCO directed that there should be no sacred cow in the enforcement of the Laws on Rape. EXCO directed the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Information and State Orientation, the office of the SA Students Affairs, SA Strategy, and SSA Religious and Welfare Matter to carry out urgent State campaigns against rape in public institutions including churches, schools, markets, and other public places”, he said.
The government also observed an increase in the use of hard drugs in the state and directed its newly SA on hard drugs, Chief Mark Onu to head a campaign against the phenomenon.
“EXCO also noted the submissions on increased use of hard drugs in the society and designated Mr. Mark Onu to head the campaign against hard drugs and to go to all joints and market places and to work with police and Ebubeagu Security outfit to apprehend the perpetrators”, Orji said.
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