The National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) in Ebonyi has sought for justice for the family of a 35-year-old lady, Ms Nnenna Onu, who was allegedly murdered by her cousins over inheritance of her father’s property.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Onu was murdered and burnt beyond recognition in December 2021, at Amagu, Anike in Onicha Local Government Area of the state.

Onu was a graduate of Public Administration, Akanu Ibam Federal Polytechnic, Afikpo Local Government Area.

The family, all female children and an aged mother, had been chased out of their father’s compound five years ago by their cousins and relatives because their father had no male child.

NAN recalled that the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had arrested one Chidiebere Okoro, “m” the suspected killer of the lady.

The suspect, Okoro, had been remanded at the maximum correctional centre, Abakaliki.

Mr Christopher Okorie, Coordinator, NHRC in an interview with NAN on Monday, decried the way the matter had been delayed, urging the state government and other well meaning Nigerians to intervene to ensure justice for Onu’s family.

“The late lady Onu’s crime was that she insisted on inheriting her father’s property as a woman. This is barbaric.

“NHRC Ebonyi State office has followed up the case since 2021 and resurrected the case, this year, 2026.

“We are glad to announce that one of the suspects had been nabbed, arraigned in court and remanded in prison custody.

“NHRC continues to seek the collaboration of all the civil society organisations (CSOs), the police, the media and other stakeholders, to ensure that justice is done,” Okorie added.

Also reacting, Mrs Juliet Onu, the lady’s younger sister cried for help, calling on Gov. Francis Nwifuru for intervention.

“My Brother, it has not been easy since 2021. My mother had not gone back to her husband’s home. She has been living with me and my husband.

“In fact, I didn’t know that being a woman is a crime in this part of the world. I pray God will give us justice in the end,” she said. (NAN)

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