Sen Natasha vows justice for 13-year-old r@pe victim Ochanya Ogbanje

 

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to pursue justice for 13-year-old rape victim, Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, whose de@th resulted in a national outcry and led to the #JusticeForOchanya protests in 2018.

Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje d!ed from VVF complications after she was allegedly r@ped for years by her aunt’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, 61, and son, Victor Ogbuja. The victim was laid to rest on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Ogene-Amejo Village in Okpokwu Local Government of Benue State.

Andrew Ogbuja, a lecturer at the Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, and his son, Victor, were accused of molesting Ochanya since she was 8. They were also accused of having vaginal and an@l s#x with her and this caused her to develop Vesicovagina Fistula (VVF).

Few days ago, some Nigerians took to social media to demand justice for the deceased.

In a statement released on her social media page this morning, Senator Natasha said she has learnt that the suspects have been released. She asked the family of the deceased to write a petition to her office so she can follow up with the case.