The solidarity march organised by Women’s advocacy Group PowerWomen 232,
saw a large turnout of demonstrators from all works of life in support of the
protest.
The protest was ensured following the rape and murder of a 17-year-old Hannah Bockarie ,whose body was dumped on
Lumley Beach, Freetown.
Most
sexual
assaults against girls go unremarked with most never getting justice at all, but
the brutality of Hannah’s attack triggered the capital’s biggest protest
against such a crime.The reason for such poor response towards such crimes is due
to the fact that 62 family support units that are supposed to prosecute the
rape are nationally under funded and understaffed.
The
victim’s mother Mrs Bockarie, thanked everyone for their support and pleaded
that “We must ensure justice is served to anyone involved in this" and both the public and authorities help were still needed.
Present at the protest Francis Munu, Inspector General
of Police said that the police would ensure that all those involved in Hannah’s
rape and death would be arrested and charged to court.
To
encourage any witnesses , a $1000 reward will be given to anyone who comes
forward with information to assist the police with their investigation, says
minister of Gender affairs.
R.I.P
Hannah Bockarie. We pray that Justice will be served.
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