Rape: Uwa wanted to become a minister and 'preach the word of God,' sister reveals

Judith Omozuwa, sister of late Uwaila Vera Omozuwa who mas raped and gruesomely murdered in a church last week, has revealed that her sister wanted to become a preacher of God's word.

Uwa's rape at a local parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Edo State where she was a choir member has led to call for authorities to clamp down hard on rapists.

Judith who spoke to CNN revealed that Uwa's admission to study microbiology at university in Nigeria's Benin City didn't stop her from taking theological classes at the church.

Despite the best efforts of doctors to save her life, Omozuwa, whom her family described as "kind and intelligent," died days after the attack.

"She wanted to be a minister and preach the word of God. The church was her favourite place to be," Judith, 24, said by phone. "That she was murdered where she always found peace is just devastating."

Omozuwa usually went to the church on weekdays to study to avoid distractions from her siblings at home, her sister said.

Recall that schools across Nigeria were closed in order to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

Judith also revealed that she walked with her to the gate of their home before she left for the church -- not knowing that it would be the last time she'd see her sister alive.

"Uwa complained that we made a lot of noise at home watching TV and it was getting worse now that everyone is at home.

"That day she was wearing one of my clothes and I was teasing her.
"She said that is what sisters do."

A man has been arrested in connection with Omozuwa's death and police say forensics show that she been hit on the head with a fire extinguisher found at the scene.

Nigerians still await the outcome of the police investigations with the hope that culprits will face the wrath of the law.