Death of Vera Iwaila: IGP deploys more investigations aids to Edo State
…Assures that perpetrators will be brought to book
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has deployed additional investigations aids and forensic support to Edo State Police Command
to unravel the circumstances surrounding the brutal attack and unfortunate death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omosuwa.
Accordin to the IGP, the deployment was part
of its deliberate and concerted efforts to complement and expedite actions in the ongoing investigations into the brutal rape and murder of ms Omosuwa on May 28 and 30 2020 respectively.
In a statement made available to the Daily Times by the force public relations officer, Frank MBA, IGP condemned the attack, commiserates with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
He called for calm and assures that the Force will surely bring the perpetrators of the callous act to book in the shortest possible time.
Daily Times recalls that the 22 year old 100level student of
Microbiology at the University of Benin, Edo State was brutally raped and killed inside a Redeemed Christian Church of God branch in the city while reading.
The tragic incident, which happened three days ago, according to friends, saw her attackers smashing her head with a fire extinguisher and leaving her unconscious around the Ikpoba Hill area of Benin City, the state capital.
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Despite being rushed to the intensive care unit of a hospital, Omozuwa couldn’t make it as she succumbed to the injuries sustained during the savage attack.
Friends and all those, who knew her closely during her lifetime, have been paying tribute and calling for the perpetrators of the crime to be brought to justice.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of our loved one, friend, sister and course mate.
“She was raped on her way home from church and had her head smashed with a fire extinguisher in broad day light around Ikpoba Hill, Benin City.
This happened yesterday, May 30, 2020,” one friend wrote on her official Twitter handle.
