Nigerians on social media are demanding the reopening of the 2018 rape and death case of 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, whose tragic story continues to stir public outrage.
Ochanya reportedly endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of her uncle, Andrew Ogbuja, and his son, Victor Ogbuja, in Benue State — abuse that ultimately led to her death from complications of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF).
In 2022, the Benue State High Court acquitted Andrew Ogbuja due to what it described as insufficient evidence, while Victor remains on the run. Andrew’s wife, Felicia Ogbuja, was sentenced to five months in prison for negligence.
Recent viral posts, petitions, and advocacy campaigns on X have reignited public anger, accusing the justice system of failure and calling out family complicity in the abuse.
Many Nigerians are urging authorities to reopen the case and ensure that all those responsible for Ochanya’s suffering are held accountable.
