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The police say they will arrest the killers of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), in the shortest possible time.

Omozuwa was reportedly killed after she was raped inside a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) near Ikpoba Hill in Benin, Edo state, in May.

The student was said to be reading in the church when she was attacked.

The incident sparked off outrage on social media, with many calling for justice for the deceased.

In a statement on Monday, Frank Mba, police spokesman, said the perpetrators will be found “in the shortest possible time”.

Mba said Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), commiserates with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.

“As part of deliberate and concerted efforts by the Nigeria Police High Command to unravel the circumstances surrounding the brutal attack and unfortunate death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omosuwa in Benin, Edo State on 28th and 30th May, 2020 respectively, the Inspector General of Police has deployed additional investigations aids and forensic support to Edo State Police Command to complement and expedite actions in the ongoing investigations into the unfortunate incident,” he said.

“The IGP, while condemning the attack, commiserates with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.

“He calls for calm and assures that the Force will surely bring the perpetrators of the callous act to book in the shortest possible time.”