A Magistrates’ Court in Benue State has remanded a 51-year-old senior lecturer in the Department of Catering and Hotel Management, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Mr. Andrew Ogbuja, at the Federal Prison, Makurdi. The Nation Reports

He was charged with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

The lecturer was accused of defiling Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje, a 13-year-old pupil of the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Gboko, Benue State.

Her death has drawn sympathy across the country, following reports that she was allegedly raped several times by the lecturer.

It was also alleged that his son, Andrew, a student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi defiled the deceased, who was under their care.

When the case came up, the First Information Report (FIR) read to the accused showed that on October 22, the case was reported by Evangelist Enuwa Soo, female, of 2/4, Potter Avenue, Otada in Otukpo Local Government, through a petition to the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command.

According to the FIR, on June 23, the family of Miss Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje, female, of Agene Amen, Okpokwu Local Government, aged 13, noticed that Andrew Ogbuja, male, a lecturer with Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo and his son, Victor Ogbuja, had been having carnal knowledge of her since she was living with them, which resulted in her being diagnosed with VVF and other diseases.

“Ochanya was hospitalised at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi where she later died on October 17.”

The court further heard that during police investigation, Andrew Ogbuja was arrested.

The offence is contrary to sections 97 and 222 of the Penal Code Laws of Benue State 2004.

Counsel to the accused, Anthony Onoja, however, observed that the media have been awash with reports of his client, who has not been proved guilty.

He said if care is not taken, such reports will not allow the matter to go on smoothly.

Onoja appealed to the judge to protect them (lawyers) from journalists and caution the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

He said he has no objection to the remand of his client.

However, the Magistrate, Isaac Ajim, overruled Onoja, saying no plea was taken for want of jurisdiction.

He ordered that the accused be remanded at the Federal Prison, Makurdi.

The case was adjourned till November 29 for further mention.

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Lalasticlala mynd44

Why the remand?

The sentence should be swift.
Maybe a fine of 200,000 each and some months in prison so that they can go back to their family and this case will come to an end.

The judge should remember that judgement is of the Lord and they will get their due share of punishment in the afterlife because Angel Gabriel never takes such cases lightly.

He should also consider the wife/mother who is indirectly suffering for the sins of these stray ones.

Besides prolonging this judgement will cause more sorrow to the family of the deceased.
Nothing will bring closure to the family like putting this all behind them.

While we remember that no amount of retribution will bring back the dead girl, we should wish her well wherever she is and allow her to rest in peace.

If only she walked away or reported to someone when this first happened, she'd still be alive today.
Maybe she was scared,
Maybe she was threatened,
Maybe she enjoyed it,
Or maybe she was just ignorant.

But ignorance is no excuse.
Rest in peace pretty Elizabeth.

NwaAmaikpe:



Why the remand?

The sentence should be swift.
Maybe a fine of 100,000 so that they can go back to their family and this case will come to an end.

Prolonging this judgement will cause more sorrow to the family of the deceased.

I know you only said this to for cheap likes and recognition and for people to quote.

Now that I've qouted you and added significance to your existence, can you please recieve sense and stop embarracing your ancestors.



Sha, they will still rape you to death and someone will make worse comments about your case. Karma is a hoe

The girl child in Nigeria are exposed to all manner of abuse.

I believe the little girl might have informed the wife about this unceasing molestation, but just like a typical Nigerian housewife, she swept it under the carpet.


RIP little girl.

Who is a father? A father is kind, a defender and Comforter. Fatherhood is not determined by biological relation you share with one-isnt limited to blood. fatherhood is not just inheritable traits, it's connatural. Fatherhood is Everything.


As a man above 18yrs, you are a father to younger girls below your age group. they aren't a intimacy gadget. they may seems to be very attractive and tempting but they are your sisters and daughters. They are your family. A father is a lover not an abuser.

Pedophile you are a father.
Rapist you are a father, don't let this vices subdue the beautiful nature in you. Don't let it consume you. Let it go pls.

To parents, protect every young child around. never turn a blind when this evil is being carried out. Who are parents? you and I, it doesn't matter if we share biological history with them.
Every child is our emotional responsibility.

in America, this would easily attract a death sentence

and in Europe multiple life sentences

They should be raped anally, baskads.