Nurses Demand Justice for Slain Nursing Student Vivian Chilaka

 

Vivian Chilaka

The Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF) has condemned the killing of Miss Vivian Chilaka, a student of the College of Nursing Sciences, Alor, Anambra State, and called for a thorough investigation to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide, the Forum described the incident as a tragic loss to the nursing profession, Anambra State, and Nigeria as a whole.

According to the statement, Vivian was allegedly stabbed multiple times and later found dead within her residence. The Forum said a knife believed to be connected to the incident was reportedly recovered near her room.

The organization noted that circumstances surrounding the incident have raised several questions, including reports that a dog within the compound, known for barking at strangers, did not react on the night of the attack.

Beyond the circumstances of her death, the Forum highlighted Vivian’s academic achievements and personal struggles, describing her as an exceptionally brilliant student with a promising future.

According to the statement, Vivian lost her mother about ten years ago and her father four years ago, leaving her to help support her two younger brothers. Her academic excellence reportedly attracted the support of a sponsor based abroad, who encouraged her to pursue a career in nursing.

The Forum further disclosed that during her matriculation at the College of Nursing Sciences, Alor, Vivian won six out of seven academic awards presented to outstanding students, earning recognition as one of the institution’s brightest students.

The group said her death has shattered the dreams of her family, colleagues, lecturers, sponsor, and the nursing community.

While extending condolences to her relatives and associates, the Forum called on security agencies to conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the case.

The organization also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all individuals connected to the incident and urged women’s rights groups, civil society organizations, and human rights advocates to monitor the case to ensure justice is served.

In addition, the Forum called on the Anambra State Government to immortalize Vivian through a scholarship or academic excellence award in her name. It also urged the government to support her family by covering burial expenses and providing educational assistance to her two younger brothers.

“The memory of Vivian Chilaka deserves justice. Her family deserves justice. The Nursing community deserves justice,” the statement said.

The Forum maintained that the case must not become another unresolved violent crime and called on authorities to act swiftly in identifying and prosecuting those responsible.