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Zamfara State Establishes Centre For Rape Victims

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Rape Victims in Zamfara State, especially children, can now receive dignified treatment as a Rape Treatment Centre for sexually assaulted under-aged children has been established by the Zamfara State government.

Hajiya Balkisu Bungudu, the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs made this known to newsmen in Gusau on Monday.

She stated that concern for  vulnerable children in the society, was one of the reasons the government have to put the facility in place.

According to her, King Fahad Women and Children Hospital, Gusau, the state capital, is housing the facility.

We collaborated with the State Ministry of Health and Ministry of Justice to ensure that the centre is established.

“We really appreciate the support and cooperation given to us by the two ministries and other stakeholders.

“As concerned ministry, one of our major responsibilities is to ensure protection and assistance of rape victims.

“Even though, we don’t have much rape cases in Zamfara, we need to intervene to the low report cases we are receiving by some affected parents.

“We are collaborating with the media, civil society organisations and all stakeholders in enlightening members of the public on the dangers associated with the assault,” she said.

She added that state government, through the ministry, has concluded plans to empower women at the grassroots, especially women of vulnerable children, with various programmes that will alleviate poverty.