Ben Ezechime, Enugu
Professor Joy Ezeilo, Founder of Women Aid Collective (WACOL), has condemned herders’ gang rape of a 13-year-old girl in Aku community of Enugu State and the killing of Mr. Emma Nnadi, who tried to rescue the victim.
She made this condemnation through her official X handle on Friday.
Ezeilo described the acts as evil, saying further that it should be an open wound to the conscience of those still opposed to ending the madness called “open grazing” that had gone on in Nigeria for too long.
She stated that perpetrators of such dastardly acts lacked conscience and questioned the reason for allowing such impunity to continue in Nigeria.
“If they’re not terrorists who else is; Why can’t we find solutions to this ongoing problem?
“These nomadic herders continue to commit serious crimes against humanity without accountability.
“This has led to massive loss of lives, insecurity and food crises, as farmers can no longer work and walk peacefully in their communities,” she said.
Ezeilo called on Nigerians to support the bill to end open grazing in Nigeria.
“The time is now. May those who have lost their lives not die in vain.
“Emma Nnadi was a hero, and may his death not be in vain. To the child-victim, we will work to ensure you receive the help, support, and justice needed to heal and survive this dreadful experience.
“Again, support the National Assembly’s current initiative to end such mayhem and bring back peace to farming communities and beyond,” she said.
