MINISTER HAILS NASARAWA JUDGMENT AGAINST CHILD RAPIST AS A STRONG PRECEDENT

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim, has applauded the Nasarawa State judiciary for its resolute handling of a heinous child rape case. In a landmark ruling, Chief Judge Aisha Bashir‑Aliyu sentenced convicted rapist Ahmadu Yaro to 21 years imprisonment for assaulting a three-month-old baby in Adogi Village. The minister called it a “powerful statement” that impunity would no longer be tolerated in the state, emphasizing the importance of a justice system that actively protects society’s most vulnerable.
Sulaiman‑Ibrahim said the conviction should serve as a watershed moment—one that sends a message to offenders nationwide that child abusers will face severe consequences. She appealed to all Nigerian states to fully implement the Child Rights Act, which has already been domesticated by each of the 36 states. “Justice must be visible, survivor‑focused, and unrelenting,” she declared.
The minister’s remarks highlight a broader federal push toward robust child protection mechanisms. She urged state authorities to adopt similarly proactive stances, including timely prosecution and durable legal frameworks to deter future abuse. The broader implication: Nigeria’s legal institutions are stepping up, demonstrating that they can deliver accountability even in the most sensitive cases.