President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to speedily and thoroughly investigate the incident to punish those found culpable.
The President expressed sadness over the death of 2-year-old Ivan Omhonrina killed by a stray bullet during an operation by officers of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Tinubu said, “That incident is unacceptable. We must unravel those who foisted agony on the Omhonrinas and ensure they are brought to justice.”
He charged security agents to be more professional and careful when conducting their operations to avoid risking the lives of innocent Nigerians.
“I mourn the death of little Ivan Omhonrina and sympathize with his parents for the painful experience of losing an innocent child most tragically.
“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,” the President lamented.