The Abia State Government says two child sex offenders have been convicted and sentenced to 30 years and 10 years’ imprisonment respectively, in a major boost to its campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Umuahia.
Mr Kanu said the convictions demonstrated the state government’s zero-tolerance stance against sexual offences and sent a strong message that perpetrators would be brought to justice.
Two sexual assault cases were successfully concluded recently, resulting in convictions and prison sentences of 30 years and 10 years, respectively.
“These are landmark convictions that indicate that the Abia State Government has zero tolerance for sexual assault,” he said.
