Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- The family of the late Ochanya Ogbanje, a 13-year-old who died in 2018 from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to reopen her case and declare the prime suspect, Victor Ogbuja, wanted.

The petition signed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, urged the police to recall the case file from the Benue State Police Command and place the suspect on a watchlist.

"We urge the Inspector General of Police to declare the fleeing suspect Victor Ogbuja wanted, put him on the watchlist and launch a manhunt to arrest him," the petition reads.

The family also requested police protection due to continuous and enduring threats from the alleged perpe...