By Kamil Opeyemi
The Delta State Police Command has reacted to the death of two-year-old, Ivan Onose allegedly hit by a stray bullet by the personnel of Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in Asaba.
Onose was allegedly shot dead and his brother, Injured during a raid on a drug joint in Asaba by the operatives of the agency.
Israel Joe, had via his Facebook page reported that “2-year-old little Onose died yesterday after he was hit by a stray bullet alleged to have been shot by NDLEA men on duty.
“According to the father who spoke with newsmen, the men of NDLEA were alleged to be pursuing some guys who they said were into drugs and shot sporadically in the process.
“Onose, who was picked up from school yesterday by his parents became a victim of this unfortunate mess.
“The bullet pierced through his lower abdomen. He was rushed to FMC and was handled by the medical team with the support of one of the school’s parents Dr Yusuf. He was taken for emergency surgery Unfortunately, he didn’t make it. This is heartbroken!!! I’m so pained.
“The bullet also hit his younger brother in one of his eyes. Surgery has been done and he is stable to the glory of God!
“We call on the authorities of the said body to get into investigations and unravel circumstances that led to the death of this young boy and injury to his younger brother.
Reacting, the police command through its State Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe said, “The command is aware of this sad and unfortunate incident. The case has been transferred to SCID Asaba, and all parties involved will appear before the CP on Monday. Our heartfelt condolences to the family of the little child.”
Onose was supposed to graduate this coming Tuesday from Pre-Nusery to KG before this unfortunate incident happened.
The graduation gown was at the time of the incident in his school bag.