President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the rape and murder of 22-year-old Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level Microbiology student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
KanyiDaily had reported that Uwa Omozuwa was brutally raped and murdered by unknown assailants while reading her books inside RCCG church in Benin city.
The killing of the UNIBEN student has horrified many people across the country with celebrities, human rights groups, public figures and government officials demanding justice for the deceased.
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In a tweet on Tuesday evening, President Buhari finally joined Nigerians seeking justice for Miss Omozuwa as he offered his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The president also urged the Nigeria Police Force to speedily and diligently investigate the case and ensure that all the culprits responsible for this barbaric act are brought to justice.
“I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Uwaila Omozuwa,” Buhari tweeted.
“I expect the Nigeria Police Force to speedily and diligently investigate this case and ensure that all the culprits responsible for this barbaric act are brought to justice.”
Meanwhile, the sister of Vera Omozuwa has revealed how Police officers allegedly demanded bribe from her family after the rape of the deceased was reported.
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