The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
has requested for an extensive investigation into the rape, murder of a studentwho was studying in one of its parishes.
Vera Omozuwa, a female
microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo, was found lying
in the pool of her own blood after taking to the RCCG’s parish near Ikpoba Hill
to study ahead of school resumption.
Some
yet-to-be-apprehended individuals had attacked and raped her in the church
while knocking the lady unconscious by smashing her head with a fire
extinguisher.
In a statement issued via
its official handle, the church said it has now consulted with the appropriate
authorities towards bringing the culprits in question to book.
“Preliminary information
reaching us confirms the death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 level student
of the University of Benin (UNIBEN),” the statement read in part.
“The 22-year-old member
who died as a result of complications from the ugly incident
“As a church, we are
deeply touched and condemn in absolute terms this evil visited on an innocent
girl as we have equally condemned any act of violence and abuse against women.
“We’re consulting the
appropriate authorities to ensure that an extensive investigation is carried
out in line with the position already expressed by the Governor of Edo State,
Godwin Obaseki.
“The culprit(s) face the
full weight of the law and justice is done regardless of who is involved.”
— RCCG (@rccghq) May 31, 2020
In his reaction, Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, had
ordered the police to thoroughly investigate, arrest and prosecute anyone found
culpable in her death.
“I’ve ordered the Nigeria Police Force to thoroughly
investigate the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Vera Uwaila
Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the UNIBEN,” he wrote on Twitter.
“The police have 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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