The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has condemned the rape and murder of 22-year-old Uniben student, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa.
Pastor Adeboye has joined other Nigerians in condemning the tragedy. He prays for the family of the deceased asking that God brings the perpetrators to justice.
The General Overseer of the RCCG, condemned this killing via a statement posted on his official twitter page. He stated as follows;
All I can do at this time is to pray for the family of Omozuwa and do everything possible working with relevant authorities to bring the perpetrators to book. I and members of my Family condemn this act strongly and urge everyone to stay calm as we are already looking into the matter and cooperating with the police to establish the facts of the shocking incident. . #justiceforuwa
Uwa was reported to have visited the RCCG, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin to read on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
She was said to be in the church auditorium when some men attacked her, raped her, hit her head with a fire extinguisher cylinder and left her for dead.