Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has announced that the increasing number of rape cases recorded in the State is alarming, vowing that perpetrators would not go unpunished.
A statement made available to newsmen by the commissioner for information and state orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji, after the weekly Executive Council Meeting in Abakaliki explained this.
According to the Orji, Umahi made a minor cabinet reshuffle while commending the office of her Excellency and the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for their efforts and beautiful job they are doing in the fight against rape.
Umahi said: “EXCO reviewed the unfortunate increase in the rate of rape in Ebonyi State and commended the office of Her Excellency, the Wife of the Governor and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for a very beautiful job they are doing in the fight against rape in the state.
“EXCO directed that there should be no sacred cow in the enforcement of the Laws on Rape. EXCO directed that there should be urgent State campaigns against rape in public institutions including churches, schools, markets and other public places.
The council expressed sadness over the increased use of hard drugs in the society and directed Mr Mark Onu to head the campaign against hard drugs and to go to all joints and marketplaces with police and Ebubeagu Security outfit to apprehend the perpetrators.