In a harrowing revelation, a report by the DOHS Cares Foundation has disclosed that no fewer than 133 Nigerian women and girls fell victim to gender-related violence in 2024.
The report, based on verified media accounts and other reliable sources, highlighted the alarming prevalence of femicide across the country.
The foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to eradicating gender-based violence, published the findings on its tracker dashboard, covering incidents reported between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Speaking with The PUNCH, DOHS founder Ololade Ajayi noted that the report’s data were compiled from credible sources, including this newspaper.
She further stressed that the numbers could rise as ongoing verifications of additional cases are completed.
The report provided grim details of incidents by month, revealing the brutality faced by women and girls across different age groups.
Among the victims was three-year-old Asiya, whose tragic death in Bauchi State was marked by the removal of body parts in January.
In April, a shocking case involved a 100-year-old woman, Aminat, killed by her son, Lukman Adejoju, during an argument over palm oil proceeds.
The violence intensified in May and June, with at least 23 women losing their lives, including 69-year-old widow Ifeoma Ajuluchukwu, who was beaten unconscious while bedridden.
In July, 16 cases were recorded, including the death of 100-level University of Nigeria Nsukka student Ifeoma Eze Esther, who was pushed from a hotel’s third-floor window.
In August, eight women, including a newborn baby, were victims. Among them was nine-year-old Runaisa Sadiq, raped and murdered by a pharmacy owner in Kano during a supposed malaria treatment visit.
The figures peaked in October with 20 cases, including the death of 24-year-old Priscilla Ocheme, who was found lifeless after visiting a male acquaintance.
Ajayi expressed concern over the lack of swift justice for most perpetrators, with many suspects remaining at large.
She called for the enactment of stringent laws to combat gender-based violence effectively.
“While police have apprehended some suspects, a significant number remain unaccounted for. It is imperative for Nigeria to implement laws that prohibit, prevent, and punish all forms of violence against women,” Ajayi stated.
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