The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill imposing life imprisonment on anyone convicted of sexually defiling a minor.The legislation, approved on Tuesday, applies to both male and female offenders and aims to curb the alarming increase in child sexual abuse cases across the country.
Lawmakers said the new measure underscores the government’s commitment to protecting children and ensuring harsher penalties for those who violate their rights. The bill now awaits concurrence from the House of Representatives before being sent to the President for assent.