Prof Yinka Omorogbe, Edo state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice has disclosed that Uwaila Omozuwa, UNIBEN undergraduate was a virgin before she was raped and murdered.
This is coming after rumours began circulating on various social media platforms that Uwa was pregnant for her Pastor.
Refuting the rumours, Omorogbe said autopsy result revealed Uwa was a virgin before unknown men raped and murdered her inside Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) where she went to study on the fateful day.
The state Attorney General made the disclosure during a protest organised by Edo Women Development Initiatives on Friday, June 19, 2020.
He further said the online rumours have caused the family of the deceased more pain and grief.
Omorogbe said,
“We were all terribly shocked to see what happened to Uwa. It was terrible; it was a brutal experience.
“We were further shocked by some of the different things we saw all over the place, particularly on social media, and that is why it is important we come here.
“For example, we saw a terrible lie being peddled on social media, not regular press, that Uwa was impregnated by her pastor. That has been refuted, though it caused serious anguish to the family members. It’s a terrible story.
“Though one cannot talk at this point, from the autopsy done on Uwa, it was clearly established that not only was she not pregnant, she was a virgin, so, how boyfriend and pregnancy came in, only God knows.”
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“All we are trying to do is to make sure there is no more rape in Edo State. Not only do I believe that rape can be totally eradicated in the state, but the government of Mr. Obaseki is also committed to ensuring total eradication of rape in this state.,” the AG said.