Youths across Nigeria,under the aegis of The Patriotic, have risen up to demand justice for a student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, Miss Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher, who was allegedly raped to death.
According to a statement by the group’s spokesperson, Comrade Ikem Anthony Kalzeeni, it’s disheartening that the death of Keren on 22nd of June, 2021 has not been meted with justice. The group said it understood that the little girl was raped and given overdose of drug by her alleged abuser, promising to bring all involved to book.
“We have been following and constantly monitoring events. It is sad and pathetic to see that Premiere Academy actors and agents are desperately trying hard to cover the truth in their shameless, calculated attempt to protect their name and image. A case of business interest above justice for lost soul. That we will never let happen. In view of the above provocative development, we the patriotic able and capable Youths of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, do hereby on this glorious day of 10/12/2021, officially declare and launch #Justice4Keren Movement.
We are glad to announce that we are formidable enough and well loaded with required materials of what it takes to ensure that justice is done according to justification. We have developed a functional, effective communication channel with the family of late Keren.
Her mother said and we quote, “My daughter had called me via her teacher’s phone on Friday, 18th of June 2021, complaining of her eye and asked that I come and pick her for medical attention. However, the teacher asked me to come on Saturday to avoid her getting in trouble for allowing my daughter use her phone. On Saturday 19th of June 2021, when I asked to pick her, the school clinic matron would not release her but transported her to a private clinic where I met her and facilitated her treatment. My daughter was distraught when she learnt she was going back to school. She also told me the reason the school was giving for not allowing her come home was false since the girl that was with her was going home for her mother’s birthday. I asked her to go and I will come pick her. I called the then Acting Principal, Mr. Christopher Akinsowon who agreed and asked me to call him when I get to the school. It took over four hours of calling and texting the Principal and the Matron who had refused to release her initially, saying she would have to stay in isolation for seven days on her return, finally allowed her to go home with me after insisting I provide my ID card for them to take a snapshot of it (which had never been asked before).
Initially, I was not keen on taking her that Saturday, 19th of June 2021, but changed my mind when her school mother informed me that she couldn’t walk to school on the 16th of June 2021 and had to be supported by two friends to write her test in tears. She was withdrawn throughout the evening of Saturday 19/6/21 and Sunday 20/6/21. She took ill on Sunday night (20/6/21) and was rushed to Queens Clinic, Wuse, Abuja on Monday 21/06/21. In the process of attending to her, while trying to insert a catheter a discharge from her vagina was tested and found to be condom after a laboratory test. Her urine test revealed dead spermatozoa. She died early hours of Tuesday from hyperglycemia triggered by sepsis resulting from the infection caused by the condom, which was left inside her.” Her mother stated.
The group among other demands, called on authorities to ensure that justice is done to the matter.
“We have resolved to let Premiere Academy Lugbe-Abuja know that the provocative idea of a case of business interest over justice for lost soul is dead on arrival. Justice must be served. Justice must prevail. Not negotiable.
“The law is not a mere theory or an abstract concept but a living instrument that must protect our values and regulate the organized conduct of a civilized society. In view of the above legal concept and doctrine, we have resolved to take instant legal action in court against Premiere Academy, Lugbe-Abuja. We will take them to court and we are exceedingly optimistic that justice will be done.”
