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JUST-IN: SAN denounces a rise in women’s ritual killings and attributes the trend to a desire for wealth and power.

The African Examiner The shocking number of reported ritual killings of women in Nigeria has alarmed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, who attributes the unsightly trend to the desire for power and the get rich quick mentality. The act is a horrible crime that is a type of gender-based violence in society, according to her.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

The distinguished law professor scowled at the trend, calling it “growing more common” and regrettable. “Women and children are particularly vulnerable to these horrific acts, which are often motivated by the pursuit of money and power,” said Professor Ezeilo, who was the previous Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC).

“The ultimate betrayal of friendship and trust is what Timileyi Ajayi committed to Salome. She counseled young females to be alert in the modern environment. “Stop saying, ‘I’m not a child,’ when your parents urge you to keep them informed about your whereabouts. It’s for your protection.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

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