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Senate intervenes in Ochanya Ogbanje sexual abuse and murder case

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The senate has stepped into the long-standing quest for justice in the case of late ochanya ogbanje, a 13-year-old who died after years of alleged sexual abuse.

Senator natasha akpoti-uduaghan, representing kogi central, presented a petition on behalf of the ogbanje family, bringing national attention back to a case many believe was mishandled. The petition urges the conviction of those accused of abusing the late teenager and was admitted as a matter of urgent concern.

In response, the senate referred the petition to the committee on ethics, privileges, and public petitions, instructing it to take immediate legislative action. The move signals a renewed effort by the national assembly to ensure accountability and justice in a case that continues to spark public outrage.

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Published on November 26, 2025
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