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An undergraduate, at the University of Benin, was raped in the Church #JusticeForUwa
There is an uproar on social media over the rape of a 22-year-old undergraduate of the University of Benin .
The victim is said to have died after being raped inside a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, sparking outrage on social media.
On May 27, 2020, the victim, Uwa Omozuwa, was said to have visited the RCCG, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin, where she was reading.
All Progressives Congress, APC Candidate has reacted, “I am deeply saddened to learn about Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 level student of the department of Microbiology, UNIBEN, who was the victim of a brutal rape and murder that took place on May 27th in Benin. My deepest condolences are with her family and friends. #JusticeForUwa” – Mr Ize-Iyamu wrote.
Some men were reported to have made their way into the church auditorium where they struck her in the head with a fire extinguisher, raped her and left her for dead.
The 22-year-old victim, who was unconscious, was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where she narrated her ordeal. She, however, succumbed to her injuries three days later.
The Late Ms Uwa is not the only case trending on Nigerian Social media as another lady known as Tina is said to have been killed by the Nigerian Police, yet no statement has been issued by the Police.
According to Nigerian singer and and songwriter, Tina, was said to have been killed by the Nigerian Police and she tweeted about the killing.
