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Violence Against Persons: Case Study, Uwaila and Tina - The Way Forward

There is so much to learn from the occurrences of violence against persons in our beloved country, Nigeria, especially during this lockdown and pandemic. We are glad that a lot of voices are raised regarding Tina Ezekwe's murder and the rape and murder of Uwaila Vera Omozuwa. It is so sad and disheartening. The Federal Government and designated authorities really need to put a lot of things in place in Nigeria. We are suffering from the effects of a failed system: failed educational system, failed healthcare system, failed security system, failed sincerity system, failed intelligence system, failed 'humanity' system, etc. The Executive, Judicial and Legislative arms of government need to synergize to ensure a security and justice system that works. So here, we have a beautiful, innocent, diligent girl with a promising future lying lifeless. So sad!   While some may think of indulging themselves, she chose the safest place, the Church to read, I mea