How Angry youths set Redeemed church ablaze over murder of UNIBEN student
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 02, 2020
A branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Miracle Sanctuary Mega Parish, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill area of Benin City was set ablaze Sunday morning over reports that a University of Benin student was murdered inside the worship centre.
READ ALSO: ABIA: Media Unions, Abians Hail Prof. Gregory Ibe For Second Phase of Palliative |PHOTOS
It was gathered that the church was burnt down when residents learnt that a 100-level microbiology student of the university was raped and killed by unknown gunmen in the church.
The lady, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, aged 22, before her death, was fond of reading daily and alone, inside the church hall.
READ ALSO: HOW to Prevent Snake Attacks and What to Do Immediately After a Snake Bite | READ DETAILS
We learnt that the men forced their way into the church, where they raped and struck Uwaila in the head with a fire extinguisher on the night of Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
READ ALSO: How Nigerian Army Foiled Shocking Attempt to Sell Day-Old Baby for 3 Million in Calabar
Our correspondent learnt that the church security guard, who had just resumed duty, wanted to collect the key to the church when he discovered that someone was already inside.
READ ALSO: Why Doris Ogala Is Demanding 1bn From Pastor Chris Okafor | READ DETAILS
The guard, who found Uwaila in a pool of blood, reportedly called for help and the victim was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. We gathered that the victim did not recover from her state of unconsciousness until she died on Saturday.
READ ALSO: Why Airline Operators 'AON' Suspended Nationwide Shutdown
"The church security officer had gone to collect the keys to the church from its keeper when he was told that there was someone in the church already.
READ ALSO: EXPLOSIVE: Plan to smear the image of Hon. Prestige Ossy with murder revealed |READ DETAILS
"He got to the church only to find two girl in critical condition and in a pool of blood with the blood stained fire extinguisher near her.
READ ALSO: Why Violence Is Rising In Relationships - Ifenkili Podcast Exposes Hidden Signs | WATCH VIDEO
"He ran back to inform the key keeper and his wife, who went to the church to meet her lifeless. After careful observation, it was noticed that she moved her hand and she was rushed her to the hospital.
"It was at that point that she revealed she was reading alone that night when the unknown men came into the church, beat her, raped and hit her head with a fire extinguisher. They left giving her up for deadÔÇØ.
Related Stories
[VIDEO] Convoy Recklessness in Akwa Ibom Sparks Outrage as Victim Speaks Out, Sends an Open Letter to Gov Eno
Why 'I Feel Insulted' - Pastor Kingsley Blasts Ministers Over Viral Bible Tattoo
HOW to Prevent Snake Attacks and What to Do Immediately After a Snake Bite | READ DETAILS
How Nigerian Army Foiled Shocking Attempt to Sell Day-Old Baby for 3 Million in Calabar
Why Doris Ogala Is Demanding 1bn From Pastor Chris Okafor | READ DETAILS
Why Violence Is Rising In Relationships - Ifenkili Podcast Exposes Hidden Signs | WATCH VIDEO
""
— Thompson Nsisongabasi