The Delta Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Mrs Omatsola Williams, has decried the rising cases of rape in the state.
Williams told the newsmen, yesterday that the trend was worrisome and many psychosocial factors were responsible for it, including youths’ involvement in cult activities.
“It is just God that will save us from this trend that has come and many psychosocial factors are responsible for it.
“Even in primary schools now, children are already exposed to cult activities and the attempt to make quick money.’’
Williams said she was happy that the police and anti-cult groups were tackling the menace.
According to her, people are infuriated with the development, where parents, especially mothers have failed in the area of sex education.
She said that since parents had failed to teach their teenagers about sex from the beginning, when they get such information from peer groups and friends, they work with it wrongly.
The commissioner also said that some parents were eager to send their children abroad to make quick wealth and they were not bothered whichever way the money came.
“Some parents even advise their children to move out and make money and in the process such children get pregnant.
“Indecent dressing is also one reason why rape cases are on the increase; parents should advise their children and wards against indecent dressing.
“It is not right and I must say that part of the problem is from parents,” she said.