In 2019, there were 59 reported cases of sexual violence in Nigeria. The majority of the victims were female, which accounted for 56 cases. Compared to 2017, the number of cases reported to the authorities increased.
Reported cases of sexual abuse in Nigeria from 2017 to 2019, by gender of the victim
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NBS (Nigeria). (August 31, 2021). Reported cases of sexual abuse in Nigeria from 2017 to 2019, by gender of the victim [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261224/reported-cases-of-sexual-abuse-in-nigeria-by-gender/
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