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