A former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent rape and murder of 22-year-old Adekolure Glory in Benin, Edo State.
“I was horrified by the dastardly act against a 22-year-old Nigerian lady named Adekolure Idowu Glory, who was beaten, raped and killed by yet-to-be identified criminals, who eventually left her corpse close to her family’s home in the Iyowa community, Benin, Edo State,” Obi said.
PUNCH Online reported on Tuesday that Glory, a recent graduate from the University of Benin, had returned to her school for final clearance when she met her untimely end. She was said to have left home for the institution for her clearance on June 13, 2024, but returned lifeless.
A social media user, who tweets from @softbaba24, claimed the deceased, who was his younger sister, was returning home from school when the incident happened. He claimed she was beaten, raped, and killed in the Iyowa community area of Benin and her remains were dropped close to their house.
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In a series of posts on X.com on Monday, the user sought help from Nigerians, particularly the police to unravel the mystery surrounding her death.
Reacting on Thursday via X, Obi lamented the rising tide of violence and sexual assault in the country, stating, “It is very painful that crimes and violence have not only continued to multiply in our society, but have taken a new dimension of fatal sexual assault on our women.”
The former governor called on all Nigerians to raise their voices against this “ugly development” and insisted that the perpetrators must face justice. “We must all raise our voices in condemning this ugly development in our society. Insecurity, crime and violence, in any form, must not be allowed to be fostered,” he said.
Obi added that his call is in alignment with the International Day Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, a day dedicated to standing against all forms of sexual assault.
“It is a day to stand against all forms of sexual assault in our society and insist that such offenders are brought to face the law,” he added.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate urged security agencies to investigate Glory’s killing and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
“I urge the security agencies to investigate the killing of this young lady and ensure that those behind the dastardly act face the law. We must continue to work towards building a safe and secure society for all,” he said.
Obi further expressed condolences to Glory’s family and prayed for the repose of her soul.
May God grant eternal rest to Adekolure Idowu Glory, and grant her family the fortitude to bear this sad loss,” he added.
(PUNCH)