Worries as domestic violence skyrockets in Nigeria
Within the past few weeks, domestic violence worsened in many Nigerian homes, with horrible scenes recorded across the country.
According to a 2019 survey by the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics, 30% of Nigerian women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence, while a shocking 68% have encountered emotional, economic, or sexual abuse.
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Worries as domestic violence skyrockets in Nigeria
Within the past few weeks, domestic violence worsened in many Nigerian homes, with horrible scenes recorded across the country.
According to a 2019 survey by the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics, 30% of Nigerian women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence, while a shocking 68% have encountered emotional, economic, or sexual abuse.