KATSINA State governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, on Thursday, signed into
law, a bill which prescribed 14-year imprisonment without option of fine
for those found guilty of homosexuality, lesbianism and sexual
harassment.
The state House of Assembly recently amended sections
284 and 285 of Penal Code Law, Cap. 96, Laws of Katsina State, 1991, to
provide for stiffer punishment for those found engaged in the illegal
acts.
The law stated that: “whoever has carnal intercourse
against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be
punished with 14 years’ imprisonment and liable to N10,000 fine.
“Any
woman, who employs means of satisfying her sexual desire through bodily
contact with another woman or otherwise, with or without her consent,
shall be liable to 14 years’ imprisonment, together with N10,000 fine.
“Whoever
commits gross indecency upon another person; sexually harasses or
causes fear by use of force or otherwise or threatens another person
with failure in examination, promotion, admission or employment, or
colludes with others to commit the above offences, shall be punished
with 14 years’ imprisonment and N10,000 fine.’’
Hajiya Fatima
Jibo, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, told newsmen in
Katsina that the law also empowered the court to ask the offender to pay
compensation to the victim.
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