2-year-old Boy Killed By NDLEA’s Stray Bullet Finally Laid To Rest

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, BEYOND AFRICA learnt.

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

BEYOND AFRICA gathered thath is 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 our newmen 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.

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