Obaseki Gives Edo CP Seven Days To Find Those Who Raped, Murdered UNIBEN Graduates

The Edo State Government has strongly condemned the alleged rape and gruesome murder of Adekolure Idowu Glory, a recent University of Benin (UNIBEN) graduate who was allegedly raped and killed in Iyowa Community, Benin City, on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Glory, 22, was said to have been on her way home from processing her clearance when she was tortured and raped to death by unidentified individuals, and her remains were dumped near her mother’s house.

In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, expressed shock and sadness over the incident and stated that the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has directed the State Commissioner of Police to apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous and unconscionable act within the next 7 days.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Government is shocked and deeply saddened by the gruesome murder of Adekolure Idowu Glory, a recent University of Benin (UNIBEN) graduate who was allegedly raped and killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Iyowa Community, within the Benin metropolis.

“It is deeply disheartening to learn of the tragic incident, and the State Government condemns the heinous and unconscionable act.

“The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, expresses his heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and has directed the State Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, to thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Adekolure Idowu Glory and apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous and mindless act within the next 7 days.”