Greetings brethren! It is no longer news that mankind is passing through
the twenty first (21st) century. In other words, every society
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 as well as a fathomless societal cankerworm in the global community. And the implementation of a finite and drastic measure as regards its eradication seems like a mirage.
Rape, in a precise tense, is an act in which a man indulges a female
human into sex forcedly or against her wish. In the same vein, a rapist is a
man or a male human who rapes or has raped a female human.
Over the years, rape cases have been occurring uncontrollably across the
globe. It can take place indoors or outdoors based on the relationship between
the two parties involved. The former happens between a female and a false male
lover which often takes place out of seduction via intake of alcoholic/drugged
drink, initiation of oral sex, et cetera. Whilst the latter invariably 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 said group, in order to embrace
privacy.
It is needless to say that rape incidence has abruptly emerged as the
order of the day in most countries, in which Nigeria is not an exception.
Unequivocally, that of Nigeria has become an alarming and devastating
phenomenon that requires a drastic and severe approach.
Some months ago, one of the national daily Newspapers reported that a
certain married woman was allegedly raped at night in the police cell at one of
the cities in Delta State by her cellmate who happened to be a man at the age
of 22. The news was so shocking and extremely disgusting to the audience. One
may ask: on what grounds or circumstance would a woman be kept in the same cell
with a fellow of an opposite sex to the extent of allowing them to pass a night
together?
Also, barely few weeks ago, it was reported that in Onitsha Anambra State, a certain secondary school girl clad in her school uniform was dragged by a group of armed men to an uncompleted building and she was allegedly defied in the act.
Most pathetically; last three days, the public was reportedly informed
by a social media that a mad woman in Kabba Kogi State, was gang raped at night
where she usually have her night rest, though the gang was later apprehended by
a vigilante group.
Rape solely depends on the environment
the two parties found themselves. Analysts are of the view that rape is
attributed to several misfortunes including mental disorder/imbalance, immoral
dressing, ignorance, intake of alcoholic drinks or hard drugs, deceit and curse,
which could be grouped into medical, social and spiritual syndromes.
Someone who is suffering from a certain mental disease and not kept
under lock and key or any guard is no doubt a societal menace, thus may end up
indulging in several vices such as rape.
A lady who dresses half-nakedly is liable to the wrath of rape as a
result of sexual seduction she might ignorantly showcase. 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 thereby ruining their lives.
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,
as well as go for something evil such as rape, with the view that it is a
pleasurable activity.
More so, several men who are in a certain so called love-affair are
usually fond of deceiving their partners through presentation of expensive
gifts and/or dishing out emotional eulogies, romantic speeches among other 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 in question, which could be against her wish or faith. And
most times, the ladies seem so lousy or careless that they can’t differentiate
between the real and fake ones, even when the handwriting is boldly and clearly
written on the wall. Let’s ride on!
Above all, someone who has been placed under a certain spell in 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 legislators have a very vital role to play towards eradicating these
sacrilegious acts. They ought to enact a law that shall bear a capital
punishment such as sentencing anyone found guilty of any of the aforementioned
loathsome and bastardly acts to life imprisonment or any other grievous
penalty. 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 and prosecuted by a mobile court, and would be subjected 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, with the effort of the Nigerian Customs Services and the Consumers’ Protection Council (CPC).
Secondly, the government should constantly ensure that any individual suffering from any form of mental imbalance is caught and taken to a special psychiatric home, duly treated and catered for. On this note, people must endeavour to report any person suffering from such illness to the appropriate quarters/agency.
Thirdly, the religious organizations are not left out. They ought to ascertain
from members of their congregations whosoever that is suspected to be passing
through any spiritual attack or any kind of curse with the aim of placing
him/her on a special deliverance.
Fourthly, the civil society 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 or individuals
ought to ensure that on no account or circumstance should inmates that are of
opposite sex be kept in the same cell.
Among all, we must always endeavour to tell ourselves nothing but the
truth. The men folks 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 nothing but evil.
In addition, our ladies should also be extremely careful and socially
conscious of whatever they do at all time. They should first and foremost be
aware of what they really want before going for it. They are, as a matter of
fact, expected to know virtually everything about whosoever that happens to be
their partner in any area of life. Do not allow yourselves to be deceived by a
so called spouse.
On the other hand; 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.
Frankly, no one is expected to be insouciant over any thrive concerning
the eradication of this aberration that is putting the lives of millions of our
innocent women/ladies in state of jeopardy. Thus everyone is meant to be
grief-stricken and act accordingly. We must work assiduously as well as fight
tremendously to ensure that this barbaric incidence becomes a thing of the past
in our noble society. And the time to act is now. Think about it!
COMR.
FRED NWAOZOR
Public
Affairs Analyst & Rights Activist__________________________________
frednwaozor@gmail.com
+2348028608056
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