INCESSANT RAPE OCCURENCE

RAPE ON THE RAMPAGE
It is no longer news that the mankind is passing through the twenty first (21st) century. In other words, every society/community existing in this lovely universe has embraced or is almost close to a civilized state. But the worrying question that accompanies this fact is, does civilization constitutes a high rate of social-vices?

In recent times, the increasing rate of rape has remained the order of the day and as well, a fathomless societal cankerworm in the African society and the world in general. And the implementation of a finite measure as regards its eradication seems to be a mirage.

Rape, in a short and concise tense, is an act in which a man indulges a female human into sex forcedly or against her wish. More so, a rapist is a man who rapes or has raped a female human.
Over the years, rape cases have been occurring uncontrollably across the country. More pathetically, lately the incidence has been lingering in such a dirty manner that it has warranted many concerned individuals/bodies to insinuate that the country was dedicated to the men of the underworlds by our fore-fathers. Suffice to say, the onlookers or members of this lovely rostrum fiercely attacked by these deadly bed bugs have been ushered to a state of imbroglio or conundrum.

Rape could take place indoors or outdoors based on the relationship between the two parties involved. The latter often takes place between the victim of circumstance and a group of men/boys, and usually at night. In this mode, the victim would be dragged or forcedly carried to a near-by bush or an uncompleted building by the group in order to embrace privacy. While the former happens between two false lovers, or a female and a false male lover which often takes place out of seduction. There are many ways a man could cajole a lady into premarital sex such as intake of alcoholic/drugged drink, initiation of oral sex, et cetera.

Sometimes rape occurs as a result of the environment the two parties found themselves. For instance, few weeks ago, the sun daily newspaper reported that a certain married woman was allegedly raped at night in the police cell at one of the cities in Delta State, Nigeria by her cellmate who happened to be a man at the age of 22. The news was so shocking and extremely disgusting. Subsequently several questions emerged from this disheartening information. And the summary of the questions was, on what ground or circumstance should a woman be kept in the cell with a fellow of an opposite sex to the extent of allowing them to pass a night together?

Various schools of thought have been into series of researches with the aim of ascertaining the actual cause(s) of rape. And, the realists which are members of the school of thought known as realism succeeded in coming out with a result. According to them, rape could be caused as a result of the following: mental disorder, immoral dressing, ignorance, intake of alcoholic drinks or hard drugs, deceit and curse which could be grouped into medical, social and spiritual syndromes. Let's ride on!

Someone who’s suffering from a certain mental disease and not kept under lock and key or any guard is no doubt a societal menace, thereby may end up indulging in several social vices such as rape. A lady who dresses half-naked is liable to the wrath of rape as a result of sexual seduction she ignorantly introduced. Most ladies who indulge in such act do so to attract the attention of the public, unknowingly to them that such practice may beget evil.

Men who cannot live without alcoholic drinks or hard drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, Indian helm to mention but a few would always think of and as well go for something evil such as rape, and often sees it as a pleasurable activity.

Also, several men in love affair are fond of deceiving their partners through presentation of expensive gifts and/or dishing out emotional eulogies, romantic speeches and falsehoods which would make them appear extremely affectionate and unique just to actualize their selfish interest. At the long run, he would end up sleeping with the lady/girl which could be against her wish or faith. Most men even go a long way introducing various romantic speeches such as oral sex either through the telecommunication gadgets or during an indoor conversation with the partner. And most times the ladies become so lousy or careless that they can’t differentiate the real from the fake even when the handwriting is boldly and clearly written on the wall.

Above all, someone who has been placed under a certain curse subsequent to an evil deed he committed in the past may see rape as an occupation. The members of this group usually indulge in incest.

The legislature has a very vital role to play towards eradicating this sacrilegious act. The law makers should enact a law that shall bear a capital punishment such as sentencing anyone found guilty of such loathsome and bastardly act to life imprisonment or any similar penalty that ought to be grievous. Another law should also be enacted stating that any lady caught outside her home or place of residence clad in any immoral wear would be arrested, prosecuted by a mobile court and asked to pay a huge amount of money as fine if found guilty. The last but not the least of the laws should be on how to address the illegal sales and consumption of alcoholic drinks and hard drugs which has proliferated intensely in our noble society.

Secondly, the government should ensure that any individual suffering from any form of mental imbalance is caught or taken to a special psychiatric home, duly treated and catered for. On this note, people should endeavour to report any person suffering from such illness to the appropriate quarters/agency.

Thirdly, the religious institutions/organizations are not left out. They should find out from their congregations whosoever that is passing through any spiritual attack or any kind of curse in order to be placed on special deliverance. Fourthly, the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders should on charitable basis from time-to-time sponsor seminars and workshops with the object of sensitizing and sanitizing the minds of the youth on rape and other social vices.

Also, the police authority and other concerned bodies/individuals ought to ensure that on no account/circumstance should inmates that are of opposite sex be kept in the same cell.
Above all, we must always endeavour to tell ourselves nothing but the truth. The men folk should stay away from deceit because it’s highly blasphemous, and it maims and kills too. Learn to tell your beloved partner the gospel truth and always remember that pre-marital sex is evil.

On the other hand, the ladies should also be extremely careful and socially conscious of whatever they do. You must first and foremost be aware of what you want before you can go for it. Try to be sure of what exactly you want and to know virtually everything about whosoever that happens to be your partner in any area of life. Don’t allow yourself to be deceived.

The actors of this evil act should also realize that they are inviting the wrath of God which may lead them to a state of doom and could be deadly if they fail to embrace real repentance.

No one should be insouciant over the stride towards the eradication of this aberration that is putting the lives of millions of our innocent women/ladies in state of jeopardy. Therefore everyone is expected to be grief-stricken and act accordingly. Some hurts or grievances could be overlooked but not this one. We must work assiduously and as well, fight tremendously to ensure that this barbaric incidence becomes a thing of the past. And the time to act is now. Mind you, both human and non-human faces are required in solving this problem. Think about it!


COMR. FRED NWAOZOR
Social analyst & activist
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