Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to pursue justice for 13-year-old rape victim Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, whose death led to a national outcry and #JusticeForOchanya protests.
In 2018, Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje died from VVF complications after she was allegedly raped for years by her aunt’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, 61, and son, Victor Ogbuja.
The victim was laid to rest 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 anal sex with her, which caused her to develop Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF).
A 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 had learnt that the suspects had been released.
She asked the family of the deceased to write a petition to her office so she could follow up with the case.
