In a major breakthrough, the Edo State Police Command has arrested the suspected killer of Uwaila Omozuwa, the University of Benin undergraduate who was raped and murdered in a church earlier this year.
According to the police, the suspect, identified as Osarodion Obayuwana, was arrested after months of investigation and thorough surveillance. He was apprehended in his hideout in Benin City, the state capital.
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Johnson Kokumo, while addressing journalists, revealed that the suspect confessed to the crime and provided detailed information on how he carried out the heinous act.
The news of Uwaila's brutal rape and murder had sparked outrage and widespread condemnation, with many calling for justice for the 22-year-old victim. She was a final year student of microbiology at the University of Benin and was killed inside a church where she had gone to study.
The police commissioner also disclosed that a female accomplice who aided the suspect in the crime has also been arrested and is currently in police custody.
The arrest of the suspected killer has brought some relief to the family and friends of Uwaila, who have been mourning her untimely death. It is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the police in bringing perpetrators of such heinous crimes to justice.
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commended the police for their swift action and urged them to ensure that the suspect is brought to justice and made to face the full wrath of the law.
The arrest of the suspected killer has once again highlighted the need for stringent measures to be taken to curb the rising cases of violence against women in the country. It is a reminder that perpetrators of such heinous crimes will not be able to escape justice.
As investigations continue, the hearts of many are filled with hope that justice will be served for Uwaila and her family. May her soul rest in peace.