President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to speedily and thoroughly investigate the killing of two-year-old boy Ivan Omorhiakogbe by a stray bullet of the NDLEA in Delta State.

The two-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet while the NDLEA operatives were conducting a raid at Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State on July 13, 2023.

Stray bullet also hit Ivan’s sibling, one-year-old Eromonsele, in his left eye and he is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, July 18, Tinubu ordered the NDLEA to investigate the killing with a view to punishing those found culpable.

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He said: “I mourn the death of little Ivan and sympathise with his parents for the painful experience of losing an innocent child in a most tragic manner.

“Ivan did not deserve to die that way. We must ensure the incident did not end like that and that what happened to Ivan does not happen to any other person again.

“I also pray for the quick recovery of Eronmonsele, who was reportedly injured in that unfortunate event.

“That incident is unacceptable. We must unravel those who foisted agony on the Omhonrinas and ensure they are brought to justice.”

President Tinubu also charged security agents to be more professional and be more careful when conducting their operations to avoid risking the lives of innocent Nigerians.

The Star