Lack of forensic labs frustrating rape cases in Jigawa — NBA

On October 16, 2026, in Dutse, Jigawa State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) expressed serious concerns regarding the absence of forensic laboratories in the state. This issue was highlighted during a two-day policy event, where the NBA chairman, Barrister Hamza Umar, addressed the impact of this gap on the prosecution of rape and sexual violence cases in the region.

Reported by Vanguard.