Kano Assembly passes rape prohibition bill

The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law the state Rape Prohibition Bill 2014.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the law, which provides a maximum of life sentence for convicted rapists, was passed unanimously by members.
The new law also stipulated an additional fine of N200,000.
The Clerk of the house, Alhaji Lawal Badamasi, said in addition, the law requires the court to demand compensations for rape victims.
The clerk said the new law also has provisions for homosexuals and lesbians.
He said, “Whoever has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of fourteen years, and shall also be liable to a fine of N50,000.