The United Traders Association,a non – governmental organization of market women in Anambra state has carried out a peaceful demonstration against increasing cases of rape across the country.
The Association during the exercise, paid a courtesy call on the Managing Director and Chief Executive officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Chief Uche Nworah, in his office in Awka.
In her remarks, the President of the association,Mrs Nkiru Duru,said the demonstration was to express their concerns over the growing spate of rape against women, girls and other vulnerable members of the society.
She noted that it is a dangerous trend which should not be allowed to continue.
Responding, the MD of ABS, Chief Nworah, commended them for leaving their market stalls to demonstrate against rape and encouraged them not to relent.
The demonstrators will also visit the state House of Assembly, Government House and the state police command at Amawbia.
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