197 Women and Girls Killed in Gender-Related Violence in Nigeria in 2025 - Report Reveals Alarming Trend
In 2025, 197 Nigerian women and girls fell victim to gender-related violence, as reported by the DOH Care Foundation. The figures showed a sharp rise from the previous year, with 172 suspected femicide cases resulting in 197 deaths.
The report detailed horrific incidents across various states, including cases of multiple victims in single incidents. The foundation's founder, Ololade Ajayi, emphasized the urgent need to address femicide in Nigeria, citing the alarming frequency of such killings.
The report underscored the brutal nature of these crimes, with examples like the alleged murder of Loveth Uloma in Enugu State and the strangulation of Temitope Odu in Lagos State. Despite the lack of specific laws criminalizing femicide in Nigeria, public outrage and calls for legal reforms to protect women's lives continue to grow.
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