Homosexuals, Lesbians & Rapists To Get 14Years Jail Term In Kano.
Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has signed into law a bill prescribing a minimum of 14 years jail term for rapists, lesbians and homosexuals in the state sunnewsonline.com reports
The new law entitled: “Kano State Penal Code Amendment Law” was signed by the governor at the 174th session of the Kano State Executive Council meeting, which took place at the Government House yesterday.
Kano State Attorney General, Mr. Maliki Kuliya, who briefed the press on the amended Penal Code explained that, “the minimum punishment for this offence (rape) is 14 years imprisonment.”
The Attorney General expressed hope that the amended law would reduce cases of rape and other related crimes in the state.
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