The Delta State Police Command, said it had begun investigation into the killing of a two years old child Ivan Onoseriegba, who was struck by a stray bullet from operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Delta State Command while chasing suspected drug peddlers along Okpanam Road, Oshimili north local government area of the State.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright, made the disclosure, on Saturday July 15th 2023, in Asaba, the State capital.
The image maker said: “the Command is aware of the incident that occured on the 13th of July 2023.
“It is a sad one, it is a tragic incident and the Command is truly and indeed disturbed.
“Unfortunately, one of the kids who the stray bullet hit, gave up the ghost at the hospital. His age is 2 years and his name is Ivan Onosebarhe.
“The CP has directed that the matter be transferred to the State CID. As I speak with you, the matter is already been investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Delta State Police Command.
“And all parties involved will appear before the CP on Monday”, the PPRO, revealed.
