Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has condemned the homicide of a nine-year-old Nikita Noel amid experiences that she was raped and strangled earlier this week.
Police mentioned a 42-year-old man is helping their investigations.
“My coronary heart goes out to Nikita’s household and family members and I’m positive the whole Jamaica is praying for the household at this very unhappy time.” Prime Minister Holness mentioned, after the authorities mentioned that the physique of Nakita Noel, a pupil of the Esher Major was discovered after she didn’t return residence from college on Wednesday.
– Commercial –
Holness supplied his deep condolence and help to Nikita’s household, as they attempt to make sense of her vicious homicide.
“Our society mustn’t ever develop into numb to the rising barbarity of violent acts. The society should clearly outline and defend the ethical line by talking out towards and unequivocally condemning these violent acts and supporting measures that can convey the perpetrators to justice.”
Holness mentioned it is for that reason, authorities is urgently amending the Offenses Towards the Particular person Act (OAPA) “to offer stiffer penalties for many who terrorize and prey upon our individuals, notably susceptible and harmless kids.
“Such barbaric criminals should be in little question that the nation desires them separated from the society,” Holness mentioned.
Nikita, who was fondly referred to as Joanna, would rejoice her tenth birthday on March 1.
Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Tamika Davis, condemned violence towards kids and girls.
“We should convey an finish to this as a parish. I bear in mind not too way back, Hanover was thought of one of many most secure parishes within the island, and have a look at us now. We’ve got to work collectively to make sure that we stamp out, nip now, that demon that’s rearing its ugly head on this often quiet parish,” she mentioned.
CMC/