#EnoughisEnough# From Social media to the streets: Hundreds march against rape and sexual violence.

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Protestors in Lagos, Abuja and Benin Nigeria, took to the streets to declare public unrest and

injustice after a series of high profile rape cases shook the nation. Following the spark of

digital protests on social media, petitions and action discussions on news networks like

Channels Tv and NTA, individuals young, old, male and female decided to take the voices

farther. More than 200 protesters marched around police headquarters in Abuja, chanting

slogans and holding banners that read; 'Justice for all Nigerian girls and women; No means no.

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In Lagos state reports claim that no less than 500 individuals went on the march

in partnerships with Non-Governmental agencies to protest against the raping, killing and

brutality against women, including the police force as perpetrators of violent crimes.

The commissioner of police in Lagos state Oqua Effiong Etim addressed the protesters

pleading with them to report cases and ensure them that the best would be done concerning

the violent crimes. In attendance, celebrities, human rights activists, lawyers and journalists

all joined the march around the police headquarters in Lagos. Lawyer and human rights

advocate, Oluwaseun Oshowobi grieved over the amounts of rape cases she has had to endure

throughout her career as a lawyer. The lawyer openly condemned family settlements and out

of court hearings for rape offenders. “Life without parole” could be heard in the background

as she spoke to a reporter for THENATION.ng.

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The protests across the country were organised by various organisations such as; Womens’

Rights and Health project, NECA’S Network of Entrepreneurial Women, Vivian Bassey of

Action Aid are also pushing for life parole without parole for perpetrators of rape. Dorothy

Njemanze, one of the protest organisers in Abuja repeatedly stated “children are dying,

women are dying, enough is enough”

The hashtags are gaining more presence on social media and the legislative society is being

probed continuously to ensure that the voices of victims and non-victims of rape and sexual

harassment are being heard. According to Aljazeera, Nigeria's most senior policeman has

ordered the immediate deployment of additional investigators to specialist gender violence

desks, a police statement said on Tuesday.

The police officers charged with the use of violence against an innocent citizen, Tina

Ezekwe, are currently being investigated and are facing disciplinary actions and a possible

prosecution. From social media to the streets, the fight against rape and sexual harassment is

on and we are right with you on the battlefield, every step of the way.

Stay with us for updates on the latest happenings.

Yours Truly!

Sources: Aljazeera, The Nation, BBC Africa.