All over the world rape is a story so common, our dear country Nigeria is not an exception to this social malaise. It rarely ever makes it into the newspapers, and that is worrying. The victims fear stigmatisation and pass over reporting the crime to the police. In developed world there are departments in the police force trained on the subject and this shows in their response when a victim comes to report the crime. You can almost certainly picture a Nigerian police man being highly insensitive about this matter, “why you go hin house”, “but he’s your boyfriend”, “why you too wear this kain cloth”, the list of blame game one liner is endless. The assumption that what women wear can provoke a man stems from rooted stereotypes about male and female sexuality. Rape is a serious wrong committed against women, it interferes with women’s dignity. This is something our constitution takes seriously; the right not to be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment is a fundamental human right.Quite right, our society frowns at indecent dressing, and it is true to say some women take fashion to unimaginable ebb, but surely it is not an invitation to commit a crime, this argument is not relevant considering you need a woman’s consent to have sex, if a man wants to satisfy his sexual cravings and cannot do so within the permissible walls of marriage or acceptable relationship, then find a prostitute who will happily exchange her consent for your money, it is not the best option, but atleast you won’t be violating a woman’s dignity, and even though religious activist may argue it violates God’s law, you won’t be violating the laws of the land, what you do with your desires is between you and God. Our attitude as a society almost encourage this heinous crime against women because many of our cultures permit the subordination and victimisation of women. This is not far fetched from why Justice isn’t being done every time women are subjected to this evil that men do. In 2012, Cynthia Osokogwu was lured to an hotel, drugged and raped before being murdered, unfortunately she didn’t live to tell her story. There was also another incident which aired over social media for several weeks when five undergraduate students took turns to rape a young woman, like thousands of women in her shoes, she lived to tell her story, but nothing has come out of it till date. More recently, pastoral authority has been seen to cross the holistic line of sexual immorality. It is now imperative that all men young and old should get involve more than ever before, make a difference, show that strength men are known for to make a difference in defeating this behavioural injustice, no man should ever have sex against a woman’s will, educate your children, let all men speak out, no matter your class or status, condemn any degradation of women, after all no matter how female Independence has changed the course of our societal paradigm, it is still an inherent role of men to cater for the women in the society.
Moray Police have seized another vehicle for no insurance in Forres. This adds to a string of recent motoring offences where drivers are either caught over speeding or without insurance and/or MOT. The punishment for driving without insurance is £300 fine minimum up to £5000 fine maximum, as well as a fine you also get 6 penalty points on your licence – the police may also seize your vehicle permanently or destroy it. If your case is taken to court, the maximum fine may be applied and you may be disqualified from driving. The accused driver has been issued a fixed penalty notices for the offence. It’s not worth the hassle, #dontdrivewithoutinsurance#
Teenager Rachel Trew has been found alive. The Forres resident who was reported missing by her family put the police on its heels. In a frantic effort to find her, the police launched an appeal which was widely shared. Moray Police have now confirmed that the teenager has been found and wish to thank everyone who supported in finding her. #communitypolicingworks#
A Motorist driving along A96 in Moray’s commercial hub city Elgin has been reported to the Sheriff Court. Moray Police announced that they detected a driver travelling at over 100mph on the A96 between Elgin and Lhanbryde on Saturday 25th April. “Our roads may be quieter but they’re not there to be used as a racetrack. Driver is to be reported for alleged offences”.
Are you being stalked, followed or harassed? If you know who your stalker is, the police are asking for as much information. If you can screenshot emails, text and social media messages, please supply this to your local police and help keep crime away from your community. @FollowItAppScot helps log stalking behaviours in one place. You can also report stalking to the police online now ? ow.ly/7Pd150yXPrp #NSAW2020
Police in Elgin have arrested a 27-year-old man and has been charged after a disturbance at Findhorn Court in Elgin around 6.30pm on Wednesday 22nd April. He is expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Thursday. Read more here scotland.police.uk/whats-happenin…
Police Scotland is asking people to be aware of an email scam currently circulating where fraudsters are threatening to publish online footage of victims.
