House of Representatives
July 18, 2023
The House of Representatives has called for full investigation and prosecution of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, officers involved in the shooting and killing of a two-year-old boy, Ivan Omhonrina.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Rep. Onose Omhonrina (PDP-Delta) at the plenary in Abuja on Tuesday.
In his motion, he recalled that on July 13, a two-years old Omhonrina, who was returning from school tragically lost his life due to a stray bullet fired by NDLEA in Asaba, Delta.
He said, his younger brother Eromosele Omhonrina was also shut in one of his eyes.
“On April 4, a 17-year-old boy, Ibuchim Ofezie, a resident of Agingi Community of Bassa Local Government Area of Jos was killed by some police patrol operatives attached to “C” Division of the Command.
“On 28th May Bakare Demola was shot dead by Mr. Kabiru Odejimi, a Police officer of the Nigerian Police Force in Oregun, Ikeja area, Lagos State.
Omhonrina noted that innocent Nigerians had been either been injured or have lost their lives due to stray bullets fired by law enforcement officers in the country.
He called for urgent intervention to proffer a lasting solutions and end such recurring killings of innocent Nigerians by stray bullets, as if not checkmated, citizens would continue to sustain injuries which could lead to eventual loss of lives.
He said it was imperative that immediate, and decisive actions were taken to address the issue, restore trust, protect human rights, and ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians;
Adopting the motion , the House resolved to refer the matter to the House committee on Human Right and National Security and intelligence
The House also urge the Inspector-General of Police (I-GP) to take over the investigation and prosecution of the officers involved in the shooting and killing of Omhonrina.
