Mohammed Adamu. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has vowed to bring the perpetrators who raped Uwa Omozuwa to book.
The Herald yesterday reported that Uwaila Omozuwa, the 100-level student of the University of Benin was murdered after she was repeatedly raped by unknown men inside a church.
Uwa’s rape and murder has sparked nationwide outrage with online users trending #JusticeforUwa on several social media platforms.
Adamu through his spokesperson Frank Mba has released a statement assuring citizens the evil perpetrators will be brought to book.
”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.