Parents have been advised to desist from the practice of
forcefully giving their daughters out in marriage.
The Federation of Association of Women Lawyers gave the
advise in Niger State
The Chairperson of the Niger State Chapter of the Association ,Mrs Fatimah Muazu had personally
intervened in the case of the girl in Bida based on what she termed the
associations commitment to assist in violation of all forms of human rights and
injustices perpetrated against children and women in society.
She explained she particularly intervened in the matter to
avoid a breach of human rights.
Speaking on behalf of the parents of the girl, one Mallam
Mohammed said they had no knowledge that the girl threatened to kill herself
over the issue.
Mallam Mohammed assured the association that the matter will
be resolved amicably within the family members.
They subsequently both agreed to meet at a later date to
resolve all contentious issues relating to the matter.
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