Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has deployed forensic support to the Edo state Police command to aid its investigation into the killing of a 100-level student of the University of Benin, Uwaila Omozuwa.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba on Monday.
Omozuwa was raped and murdered by hoodlums when she went to read at the RCCG, Miracle Sanctuary Mega Parish, Edo Province 10, in Benin City on May 27.
“The Inspector-General of Police has deployed additional investigations aids and forensic support to Edo State Police Command to complement and expedite actions in the ongoing investigations into the unfortunate incident.
“The IGP, while condemning the attack, commiserates with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
“He calls for calm and assures that the Force will surely bring the perpetrators of the callous act to book in the shortest time possible,” the statement reads.