Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has ordered for an investigation into the murder a 100-level student of the Department of Microbiology, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Vera Uwaila Omozuwa and vowed to prosecute anyone found culpable in her death.
The 22-year-old student was reported to have been raped inside a church where she went to read at the Ikpoba Hill area of Benin City, the Edo State Capital.
The men were reported to have struck her in the head with a fire extinguisher after raping her and left her for dead. She was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where she later died.
Governor Obaseki in his tweet vowed to ensure that the suspects are found and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“I have ordered the Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) to thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
“The @PoliceNG has been mandated to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone found culpable in her death. The Violence Against Persons (VAP) Law is in effect in our state.
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“Using this law, we would ensure to investigate what exactly transpired and deal decisively with the those found complicit in the dastardly act, whoever they might be. #JusticeForUwa,” Obaseki’s tweet read.
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The @PoliceNG has been mandated to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone found culpable in her death. The Violence Against Persons (VAP) Law is in effect in our state. #JusticeForUwa— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) May 31, 2020
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Using this law, we would ensure to investigate what exactly transpired and deal decisively with the those found complicit in the dastardly act, whoever they might be. #JusticeForUwa— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) May 31, 2020
The news of Uwa’s death had sparked outrage on social media with many demanding for justice using the hashtag #JusticeForUwa.
Some tweets condemning Uwa’s murder below:
She had just been admitted to the University of Benin to study microbiology. She was 22. Uwa's dream of becoming a nurse has now been dashed by rapists and murders. All she wanted to do was read. When will girls feel safe again? #JusticeForUwa pic.twitter.com/K0zo7RUkk6
— JOAT (@eltonjay_) May 31, 2020
Rape apologists are as guilty as rapists themselves. Say NO to this despicable act cos it’s just appalling to say the least. #JusticeForUwa
— LAVIDA BOY (@Joeboy) June 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/Pinkbee_/status/1267360429866659840
It is nauseating to wake up to stories of rape and injustice. It is even more appalling to see that some persons try to blame women for being raped. In 2020, evil roams our streets on 2 legs but we are not powerless in the face of evil. #WeAreTired #JusticeForUwa #JusticeForTina
— WilsonIWA (@wilson_iwa) June 1, 2020
I couldn’t stay away for this one.#JusticeForUwa #justiceforjennifer pic.twitter.com/9wyVbtexrD
— Naomi Chambel (@Farreeedah) May 31, 2020
End rape#JusticeForUwa pic.twitter.com/cCrHCygTqn
— Nnabuife (@vechelly) June 1, 2020
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