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Family of microbiologist tortured to death by cops demands justice

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The family of Ogehenetejiri Omiragua, a Delta State University graduate who died in police custody, have cried out for justice over the death of their son.

Omiragua, a Microbiology graduate, was reportedly tortured to death by personnel of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Asaba over a false gunrunning charge.

The Punch reported that the 28-year-old was arrested on Thursday, April 29, 2021, alongside his girlfriend, Favour Michael, in front of a hotel and accused of gunrunning.

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Unfortunately, Omiragua died after several hours of torture having reportedly refused to admit to owning a gun.

Although one of the officers has been arrested, Ogehenetejiri’s younger brother,  Goodluck, in an interview called for justice on behalf of the family.

He said in an emotion-laden voice, “No son wants to see his father cry, but I have seen my father break down several times in tears. He is heartbroken. All we want is justice. I want those involved in the killing of my brother to be prosecuted. They must pay for shedding innocent blood.”

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“My father was determined; as I speak to you now, he has just one leg. He struggled to train my brother. Now that he graduated, he was killed by policemen for committing no crime. He was the first son and only graduate in the family. We saw him as a shining light and believed he would lift the family out of poverty.

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“He promised to make my father comfortable. How can you struggle to train a child from primary school to the university, only for him to be killed like a common criminal? We want justice,” he cried.



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