By Ahmed Ahmed
An Non governmental organizations NGO in Bauchi, Hake Humanitarian Aid Initiative has strongly condemned the horrific rape and murder of a two-year-old girl in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
This is contained in statement signed by
Mr Edo Itodo Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC( Officer of the Organization and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Bauchi.
According to the statement, this unspeakable crime has left the community devastated and highlights the alarming rate of sexual violence and impunity in society.
The organization has demands for the Bauchi State police command to intensify the investigation process to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator.
“Swift justice and severe penalties must be imposed on the convicted.
“ Laws and policies protecting children from sexual violence must be strengthened.
“Provide support and protection to the victim’s family,’ it said
The Hake Humanitarian Aid Initiative stands in solidarity with the victim’s family and extends condolences.
The organization emphasizes the need for collective action to prevent such heinous crimes and promote human dignity
It could be recalled that the Bauchi Police Command has reported that a two-year-old girl was raped to death, that a motionless body of a two-year-old baby found beside a mosque on Deneva Street, Ningi Local Government Area, with suspected signs of rape.