By Bukola Kayode
With the resurgence of the call for #JusticeForOchanya, John Ameh, Ochanya’s brother, has called on the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun to bring justice to his family.
Ameh also revealed that he and other bereaved family members have received death threats for fighting for justice for the deceased.
Ameh who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, also called on Egbetokun, to declare the son of one of the suspects wanted for the alleged rape of the teenager.
He said the family of the deceased had yet to recover from the trauma of the incident.
“It’s quite traumatising; we’ve been re-traumatised by the renewed call for justice in Ochanya’s case.
“However, it’s a bit soothing with the support from Nigerians from diverse backgrounds. I’ve been inundated with calls from many Nigerians.
“It’s been really difficult for us as a family. It’s been a challenging time for us again, having to relive the sordid circumstances that led to Ochanya’s passing,” he said.
“Just think about it: if she were the daughter of a prominent person, an elite, would this be happening to her, would this be happening to us as a family? Certainly not; it’s unfortunate.
“If the Inspector General of Police, including the first lady of Nigeria, and the President, are really in charge of this country, they must find these people and bring them to justice, no matter how long it takes,” he added.
Alleged Threats
Ameh, who is also a journalist, said that he and other bereaved family members had received death threats for fighting for justice for Ochanya.
“We must situate this issue in the right context because the Ogbujas are not acting alone, if you would like to know. This is a lecturer at the state polytechnic in Ugbokolo.
“But he has the backing of top people because we have been harassed, intimidated, and threatened. In fact, my life is in danger. Since the renewed call for justice, I no longer stay at home because I know that they are against the advocacy that is going on, calling for justice.
“The groundswell of support has been overwhelming, and they don’t want that. So with the support of their collaborators, they feel that they can bully people out of the struggle and then threaten them with death.
“Our parents are there in the village with no protection. I wrote several times, so these are the issues that are at stake.”
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