A special opinion poll conducted by the NOI Polls Limited has revealed that there is a high prevalence of child rape in the country.
The special edition snap poll focusing on the recurring issue of child rape was conducted in partnership with the Stand To End Rape initiative, STER, to provide more information on the subject matter to support all causes geared towards ending the rape of minors in the country.
The special edition snap poll focusing on the recurring issue of child rape was conducted in partnership with the Stand To End Rape initiative, STER, to provide more information on the subject matter to support all causes geared towards ending the rape of minors in the country.
It revealed that almost 7 in 10 adult Nigerians, which is 67 per cent, think there is a high prevalence of child rape in the country, while 3 in 10, 31 per cent, personally know of a victim of child rape in their local communities.
The findings revealed that most of the offenders involved in the incidents of child rape are close family relatives and neighbours.
We have the power to curb this trend and save our kids from predators.What have you done today to stop this menace in our communities?
Kids need to be educated and encouraged in nursery and primary schools to speak up when anyone touches them 'sexually'
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