Ozuah’s sister, Uju Ifet; his widow, Joan; and deceased’s sister, Uzo Nwogu.
Tears and tributes flowed freely at
King’s College, Lagos, on Wednesday as family and friends held a
memorial service in honour of Ugochukwu Ozuah, a 36-year-old engineer
who was allegedly killed by policemen five days after his wedding.
Ozuah, who graduated from King’s
College in 1993, was once the Sports prefect of the school. Some of
those present at the event were; members of the King’s College Old Boy’s
Association, ex-colleagues of the deceased at University of Ado Ekiti
and University of Lagos, where he was pursuing a Master’s degree in
Operational Research; as well as the principal and current students of
the college.
Ozuah’s Chelsea Football Club
jersey, inscribed with the word, ‘Hugo 10’ was seen hanging from the
ceiling of the auditorium while many wore a black T-shirt displaying the
deceased’s picture.
The three sisters of the deceased,
who read tributes, described their brother as a loving and kind person
who was always willing to help those in need.
The eldest sister, Nkechi Nnonyelu,
said in a written tribute that it was sad because she planned Ozuah’s
wedding and just a month later, she was planning his burial.
The wife of the deceased, Joan, said in a written tribute that their five days of marriage were the best days of her life.
Joan said, “Sweets, so it is true
that you are no more. I can’t believe that you have gone so soon. You
were my husband, my brother, my friend and mentor. I can’t forget that
fateful night of September 20, when the police shot you in the chest and
left you to die in cold blood. It was like a dream when the doctor told
us that you couldn’t make it.
“Baby love, you were a caring,
loving, God-fearing, calm and thoughtful man. Your desire was to make me
happy when I was sad and you were an awesome husband. The last words
you said to me before you left were, ‘my wife, my wife, I’m coming back
in 10 minutes’ as you drove off to drop your friend and never returned.
“My husband, you were a real gem,
you made me have the wedding of my dream and I’m grateful for those five
days we spent together. It was the most exciting moment and days of my
life. Sweet, sweet, it is true that death is inevitable but the memories
of your personality will definitely live forever. I ask no questions
for God knows best. I will miss you. I love you sweet.
The head boy of King’s College, accompanied by other pupils sang the school anthem in honour of the deceased.
Source: Punch
Source: Punch
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