Man Dies After Customary Lashing for Alleged Rape in Bayelsa

A man in Bayelsa, Nigeria, has died after receiving 40 lashes as a customary punishment for alleged rape. Local tradition dictates severe penalties, including up to 120 lashes, for such 'sacrilegious acts'.

25 Mar, 22:22 — 25 Mar, 22:22

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Man dies after 40 lashes for alleged rape in Bayelsa

Under a long-standing local tradition designed to punish the "sacrilegious act" of rape, the customary punishment is severe: 10 strokes of the cane from each of the community’s 12 families, totalling 120 lashes, it was learned. The post Man dies after 40 lashes for alleged rape in Bayelsa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Man Dies After Customary Lashing for Alleged Rape in Bayelsa

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