Justice: Buhari orders the police to speed up the investigation into the murder of UNIBEN undergraduate

President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the Nigerian Police Force to 'quickly investigate' the killing of Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-year-old student at the University of Benin.

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.

Buhari, who on Tuesday condemned the act via Twitter, condoned the deceased’s family.

"I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Uwaila Omozuwa. I expect the Nigerian Police Force to investigate this case quickly and diligently and to ensure that all those responsible for this barbarous act are brought to justice, "he twitted.

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The Inspector-General of the Police, Muhammed Adamu, said that the perpetrators of the crime would be brought to justice, Smart Updates reported.

Adamu also "deployed additional investigative assistance and forensic support to the Edo State Police Command to complement and expedite actions in the ongoing investigation of the unfortunate incident."