Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the rape and murder of a 100-level student of the University of Benin, Uwaila Omozuwa.

Reacting via his Twitter handle, Godwin Obaseki said the police has been mandated to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone found guilty in her death.

He wrote, ”I have ordered the Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG ) to thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

“The @PoliceNG  has been mandated to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone found culpable in her death. The Violence Against Persons (VAP) Law is in effect in our state.

“Using this law, we would ensure to investigate what exactly transpired and deal decisively with the those found complicit in the dastardly act, whoever they might be,” he added.

Also, UNIBEN in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, has also reacted to the news of the death of Uwa.

Uwa was raped at Redeemed Christian Church of God Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin, on May 27, 2020.

She died from the injuries sustained on the 30th of May, 2020 at UBTH.

The school described the incident as shocking, also noting that its management would visit the family of the deceased soon.

Part of the statement read, “Reacting on behalf of management, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lillian Salami, said the actions are condemnable and should not be condoned by any society.

“She said the current pandemic was already hard on everyone and that compounding it with inflicting additional pain on any family is a wicked act.

“While commiserating with the bereaved family on the loss of their dear daughter, Prof. Salami prayed God to grant her soul peaceful rest.

“The Vice-Chancellor then used the opportunity to call on students of the institution and indeed all young people to be wary of the company they keep and the places they visit.”