Tears As Two-year-old Delta Boy Killed By NDLEA’s Stray Bullet Buried

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2 years ago

December 13, 2023

The two-year-old boy, Ivan Omhonria, who was killed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Delta State, has been buried.

The PUNCH reports that Omorhia was killed by the NDLEA stray bullet on July 13, 2023, during a raid in the Okpanam area of the state.

His sibling was also injured.

The victims had just returned from school to their mother’s shop when they were hit by stray bullets.

Speaking to The PUNCH correspondent on Wednesday in Asaba, Delta State, the deceased’s father, Mr Fidelis Omhonria, said that the family is going through a trying time.

Omhonria said, “We just finished the funeral service now at the St. Vienna Catholic church, DBS road.

“And he has been laid to rest at burial ground. He has gone to his maker. Our concern now is how to treat the child (his sibling).

“NDLEA from operational headquarters and others were present at the burial ground and they are helping us to fast track the visa to the United States for further treatment.

“The Delta State Government has written to US embassy to fast-track the process so that the boy can go for treatment.

“Only God can console us at this time. Let God take control and see care for our other son who has issue in his eyes. he’s now 1 year and few months.”

He called on Nigerians to keep praying for the family, especially in this trying time so that the boy with the eye injury will get better.

BREAKING: Bodies Of 8 Missing Policemen Recovered In Benue

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8 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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Lifeless bodies of the eight policemen who were declared missing after a deadly attack on security operatives at Agu Centre, on the border of Katsina-Ala and Ukum LGAs of Benue State, have been recovered.

Dr Justin Shaku, Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA disclosed this to reporters in Makurdi on Monday.

According to him, “this brings the number of officers killed to 11 (10 policemen and one BSCPG)”.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, when a team of security operatives came under the attack of armed invaders.

Three personnel were immediately confirmed dead while eight others were declared missing.

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Police Arrest Three Kidnappers Over ₦6.9m Ransom, Victim’s Murder

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September 22, 2025

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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers who allegedly killed one of their victims after collecting N6.9 million ransom.

The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.

Iringe-Koko identified the suspects as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State.

She said the arrests followed an investigation into the abduction of Humphrey Wagbara of Igwuruta-Atali.

According to the PPRO, the suspects also kidnapped one Mercy Chinyere on September 12, 2025, at the same location, where they also collected a ransom of N3,500,000 before releasing her.

The statement read, “On 26th August, 2025, the Rivers State Police Command received a distressing report, suggesting the kidnapping of one Humphrey Wagbara, m of Igwuruta-Atali.

“Operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annexe, acting on this information and in a daring and coordinated operation on 19th September, 2025, at about 0200hrs arrested three suspects at different locations in Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre Local Government Areas of the State in connection with the kidnapping of the victim.”

Iringe-Koko said during interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to their involvement in multiple kidnappings in the State.

Among their past kidnappings are those of Onwuli Jude and Nwabueze Nchekwube on September 24, 2025, at School Road, Igwuruta-Atali, where they collected a ransom of N6,900,000 before killing the victim.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one G-3 rifle with Breech Number 10398, one magazine, one Itel phone belonging to Humphrey Wagbara, a kidnapped victim, three short daggers, one jack knife and one stainless short knife,” Rivers police imagemaker said.

Iringe-Koko added that the suspects and exhibits remain in police custody while detectives track other fleeing members of the syndicate and search for additional weapons.

The Command said it arrested a 48-year-old man, Emmanuel George, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl (name withheld) in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

According to Iringe-Koko, George committed the offence on September 6, 2025, after luring the minor while she was sent on an errand by her aunt.