It was a humbling experience to be part of the procession in Lagos on Friday December 4, 2009. The procession was a vigil in honour of 24-year-old Grace Adie Ushang, the female youth corper who earlier this year, was most bestially violated and murdered in Borno State by yet-to-be-brought-to-book perverted cowards.
Earlier same day, there was a similar procession in Abuja, also to remind those in authority of how much they have neglected their vows and duty to protect us all. Those in authority may be silent on this because they may be thinking, 'what's the life of a 24-year-old worth to anybody anyway. Moreover, she got what she deserved.' That is the voice of cowardice, apathy mysoginy and ignorance.
But luckily for those who have identified with this cause and the push for a bill against violence against women, that is not our own voice. Let's continue to do something to shame the ignorant ones and to help bring culprits in cases of sexual violence against women to book.
The next victim could be you or someone you know or care for, someone you love.
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