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General News of Monday, 1 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

IGP deploys forensic support for investigation on Uwaila Omozuwa's rape, murder

Adamu Muhammed Adamu Muhammed

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Adamu Muhammed, has deployed forensic support for the investigation on the rape and murder of Uwaila Omozuwa.

Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 level student of Microbiology at the Univerity of Benin, was raped and bashed with a fire extinguisher in the head by unknown men.

She was found in serious condition inside a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Edo State where she had gone to read at night.

In reaction, the Nigerian Police Force revealed that the IGP assured that the perpetrators will be brought to book.

A statement issued on Twitter reads: "As part of deliberate and concerted efforts by the Nigeria Police High Command to unravel the circumstances surrounding the brutal attack and unfortunate death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omosuwa in Benin, Edo State on 28th and 30th May, 2020 respectively, the Inspector General of Police has deployed additional investigations aids and forensic support to Edo State Police Command to complement and expedite actions in the ongoing investigations into the unfortunate incident.

"The IGP, while condemning the attack, commiserates with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased. He calls for calm and assures that the Force will surely bring the perpetrators of the callous act to book in the shortest possible time".