Vera Uwaila Omozuwa An 100 level Microbiology Student Of the university of benin [UNIBEN]has reportedly died after she was raped inside a church.
It was reported that the incident happened inside of a parish of the redeem Christian church of God [RCCG] in Benin city.
On the 27th of May, 2020; The 22 year old was said to have gone into the place of worship at night to pray and read in preparation for resumption of school after spending months at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
While reading in the church, she was said to have been attacked and raped after which her head was smacked with a fire extinguisher which left her unconscious.
It was reported that the student was rushed to an intensive care unit of a hospital located at Omozuwa where she eventually Died.
According to a source, the church security officer had gone to take keys to the church from its keeper when he was told that Someone was still in the church.
“He got to the church only to find the girl critically injured and in a pool of blood with a fire extinguisher near her. He ran back to inform the keeper and his wife, who went to the church to meet her almost defunct.
“After careful observation, it was noticed that she moved her hand and she was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Meanwhile Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN,Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, described the news as shocking.
In the statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Benin, the vice chancellor, said the actions were condemnable and should not be condoned by any society.
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