Cristian Munduate, UNICEF’s country representative in Nigeria, has asked the federal government to use the appropriate legal means to hold bandits accountable for their crimes against humanity.
Cristian made the announcement during a press conference held in advance of Friday’s World Humanitarian Day celebration in Maiduguri.
She said it was unacceptable that governments had not acted forcefully to stop individuals who kidnapped schoolchildren, slaughtered teachers and mothers, and sexually assaulted young schoolgirls.
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She demanded that judicial institutions be strengthened appropriately and issued a dire warning that the heinous deed must end so that kids can attend school without worrying about being abducted or sexually assaulted.
She said, “So, yes it is bad. You can read these on a daily basis on the number of attacks on the community and schools. Just a couple of days ago, teachers were attacked and unfortunately, they were murdered. This aspect requires immediate action.
“It is not acceptable that bandits are not taking to courts and they have been assaulting, killing children and women; abducting and raping etc. It scares me, if there is any process, I think there is no proper punishment for these people legally.
“We have international laws and also a legal system. Of course, the country has their national laws and these laws have to be applied.”
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