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Recent Development on Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa

On 31st May 2020, the news of Miss Vera Umwaila Omozuwa who was raped and assaulted inside a Redeemed Church on 27th May, 2020; efforts to save her life failed when she eventually died on 30th May, 2020. 

The news of her death and the circumstances that led to her death has generated serious reaction from various groups, Civil Society Organizations, Professional, Ministries, Agencies both within and outside Nigeria. The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki as asked the police to ensure that the perpetrators of the act are brought to book. 

Despite some reactions that trailed the press release by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), the Inspector General has drafted some forensic police for the investigation. 

In a time like, everyone would be expected to make comments on the case but the choice of words matters in a time like this; this was seen with the reaction that trailed the statement signed by the police public relations officers.

Just as the everyone that has received the news are making efforts to get some information that would help the investigation. 

In a Facebook conversation one person going by the name Livinus Elem (Facebook account now deleted) has made this statement:

"Good for her why will she be dating two room mates at the same time"


Some information left for the police to investigate now is how true is the claim by the Livinus Elem?


Who are the two room mates that Livinus Elem was referring to?

Could Livinus Elem know those who were behind the act?

Could any of the room mate be involved in this act from Livinus Elem comment?










Considering where her eye glasses were found, was she outside and was dragged into the Church hall?


Could anyone has seen her being dragged into the church?

From the many questions being asked, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have said they have fingerprints already, the whole world is waiting to the outcome.



Many persons, Groups, Organization has stated that they would not rest until justice is served. CSOs Coalition on Justice for Uwa has come together to ensure that justice prevails for Miss Vera Umwaila Omozuwa and other rape survivours including those that have suffered various forms of violence. 

The Coalition has been interacting with the family and has lines up activities for the #JusticeforUwa Campaign. The members of the CSOs Coalition on Justice for Uwa apart from CSOs include members representing the family, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Community Leader and Others, 

Some of these activities include but not limited to:
- Community Intervention to raise awareness
- Candlelight Memorial 
- Press Release
- Banners, T-shirts etc

They have also set up some communities  on Strategy, Mobilization, Communication, Fundraising, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Keep following us as we give regular update as event unfold......... 

#JusticeforUwailaOmozuwa 
#JusticeforUwa 
#StopAllFormofViolence 
#SayNoToRape
    

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