The Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Yinka Omorogbe, on Friday said the slain 22-year-old student of the University of Benin, Uwa Omozuwa, was a virgin before she was raped and murdered.

She was reacting to reports on social media that the suspect arrested in connection with Uwa’s murder confessed that he was sent on the assignment by a church pastor who she was pregnant for.

Omorogbe stated this during a protest organised by members of Edo Women Development Initiatives to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council.

Uwa was raped and murdered in a church where she went to study on May 27, 2020 and her death spared outrage across the country.

Omorogbe noted that the news of her being impregnated by her pastor caused serious anguish to the family members, describing it as a terrible story.

She 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 became important to come here.

“For example, we saw a terrible lie being peddled on social media, not regular press (traditional media), 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, but 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.”

Omorogbe, who noted that rape could be totally eradicated from society if the criminals were given deserving judgement, solicited the partnership of the mainstream media.

“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, government of Mr Godwin Obaseki is committed to ensuring that there is total eradication of rape culture in this state and to ensure that rapists are given deserving punishment. We are doing all we can to make sure that this becomes a reality.

“This is why there is need for partnership. First and foremost, in any news, we need to know the source of the news we come across,” she said.

Also speaking, the Chairperson, Edo Women Development Initiatives, Mrs Roseline Okosun, described the increasing cases of rape as worrisome.

A member of the Federation of International Women Lawyers, Stella Ojeme, also said the culture of silence could be the reason for the increase in rape cases.

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The matter that has been swept under the carpet.

Just find the killer(s) please

this killers are very devilish. una kill pesin pikin finish com dey accuss inocent pastor. just damage that man's career. God will punish them.

This is even more painful.

Pathetic

at her age? no! i won't and don't believe she's a virgin

The Ponishment For The Rapeist Will Be From God The Father And Nothing Will Cure Them.

Conflicting stories, what will we believe now.

Whether she was raped as a virgin or pregnant, the deed has been done. All we need is the justice. The perpetrator (s) of this evil act must be brought to face the full wrath of the law

Her killers should just be arrested and brought to justice.Even if she was a prostitute nobody deserves to die in such horrible manner.

Father lord you are the God of justice please do not allow this case to be swept under the carpet the Nigerian way

Twoclans:
Her killers should just be arrested and brought to justice.Even if she was a prostitute nobody deserves to die in such horrible manner.

Father lord you are the God of justice please do not allow this case to be swept under the carpet the Nigerian way

Ammen

Lets tell ourselves the truth, their is no 22years old virgin in edo state, argue with ur left kidney

I really hope Justice is served in this case, if they sweep it under the carpet i will be really pissed
She died really hard I swear

Eyaaa

The animals who committed this wicked act deserve to be skinned alive

Imagine this life.....you don rape person finish still kill am......make Una quick find those idiots make we burn them

Virgin for Benin city

Hell No

Make I siddon here just in case
Atleast we now know she wasn't pregnant.
Social media hennn, make I just keep quiet but Nigerian bloggers should know this is not how their counterparts abroad make their millions o.


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Pounding yam machine
Popcorn both solar and gas powered
Rocket stove

Let God be the judge

I'm lost for words

Say no to rape

Nigeria police

Z

If appears this case is more of a murder for money making ritual purpose

Dammmnn

I don't even know who to bliv in this girl's murder case.Some said she was pregnant, now again she was a virgin . Police and politicians are the problem of this country. Las Las that's how this case will die without the authorities punishing those behind her death.. I weep for this country..

gambia:
The matter that has been swept under the carpet.

I swear I wonder ooooo.. Find killers you dey talk about virginity.. May her soul rest in peace

Na wa for police find the killer u dy take about virginity..

We don't need info about her virginity,all we need is that killer should be fished out and justice takes its place.