The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of 24-year-old Salome Adaidu, allegedly by her estranged lover in Karu, Nasarawa State.
At the time of her tragic death, Salome, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jonathan Eze, the minister expressed her shock and demanded swift justice for Salome and her grieving family.
Imaan described the killing as “senseless and brutish,” emphasizing that such violence has no place in a civilized society.
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She called for urgent measures to protect women and girls across the country.
“As a mother, I have not been able to come to terms with the senseless killing and dismembering of the body of a promising lady, Miss Salome Adaidu.
“It is high time parents and Nigerian communities take ownership of the safety and protection of women, girls, and children. See something and say something. We cannot continue like this,” she said.
The minister also stressed that the right to life is a fundamental human right that must be upheld and protected at all times.
She urged law enforcement agencies to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Salome’s death and ensure the perpetrator is held accountable.
Imaan reiterated the ministry’s commitment to supporting Salome’s family during this difficult period and renewed her call for an end to violence against women and girls in the country.
“We assure the family that we will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served,” the statement read.
The minister also urged Nigerians to come together in condemning the killing and to work collaboratively towards building a society where women and girls can live free from violence and abuse.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victim. No one deserves to lose their life, especially young women and girls who have their entire future ahead of them,” she added.
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