Rapists May Lose Manhood In Osun

The Osun State government has sent a bill to the House of Assembly,
seeking stiffer penalties for rapists, including the cutting off of
the penis.

Mrs. Mofolake Adegboyega, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social
Welfare, told newsmen yesterday in Osogbo that the bill recommended
among other penalties, the cutting off of the "third leg.''

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted the commissioneras saying that
the "Violence Against Women and Children Bill,'' was aimed at reducing
the cases of rape in the state.

The commissioner, who expressed sadness at the increasing trend,
especially, thatof minors, said the state government was working out
possible solutions.
According to her, one of the ways of curbing the problem is the bill,
which has been sent to the House of Assembly.
She said the bill would spell out details of punishment for culprits
within the confines of the law.

Adegboyega cited Saudi Arabia, where legs and even heads of culprits
are cut off for serious offences, stressing that it wouldnot be too
much to cut off the manhood of a rapist
source:LEADER