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NDLEA Under Fire: Family of Slain Toddler Still Await Justice 21 Months After Tragic Raid
Nearly two years have passed since a tragic incident in which operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) allegedly opened fire during a raid in Okpanam, Delta State, fatally shooting a two-year-old child, Ivan Omorhiakogbe, and severely injuring his one-year-old brother, Eromonsele, in the eye. To date, the family remains without justice or adequate compensation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The shooting occurred on July 13, 2023, while the children were at their mother’s shop. Although the NDLEA initially pledged support, including a promise to fly the surviving child to the United States for specialized treatment, nothing has materialized more than 21 months later.
Senator Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party, representing Edo South, has condemned the N20 million compensation offer reportedly made by the NDLEA as grossly insufficient. Speaking to the press in Edo State, he revealed that the Senate, particularly the Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, is advocating for no less than N100 million in compensation. He emphasized that if necessary, the amount would be deducted directly from the NDLEA’s budget.
“The NDLEA admitted fault, acknowledging that it was their weapon that discharged the fatal bullets,” Imasuen stated. “Offering N20 million for a lost life and a child facing possible blindness is unacceptable. These were babies. Who knows what their futures might have held?”
In contrast, the family, through their legal counsel, Barrister Mathew Edaghede, is demanding N2 billion in compensation. Edaghede presented this petition to the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, emphasizing the lifelong consequences of the incident.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State had previously announced in November 2023 that arrangements were in place to facilitate the injured child’s medical treatment in the U.S., following a condolence visit from NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd). Despite public assurances, the proposed treatment has not occurred as of the time of this report.
Meanwhile, the NDLEA maintains that the raid was based on credible intelligence targeting illicit drug traffickers, yet the outcome has drawn criticism over operational procedures and accountability.
This case continues to attract national attention, as the Senate intensifies pressure on the NDLEA to provide a just resolution for a grieving family still waiting for closure.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new benchmark known as the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) to guide the country’s money market and improve transparency in financial transactions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar met with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday at his Maitama residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The meeting, which took place shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, was confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who disclosed that both leaders held closed-door talks after initial greetings.
While details of their discussion were not revealed, the meeting comes amid ongoing political consultations among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both Atiku and Kwankwaso are prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, which continues to attract interest from opposition stakeholders.
The visit also follows recent remarks by Atiku, where he dismissed suggestions that Kwankwaso could surpass him politically in the North. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, he maintained that he remains more influential in the region, citing his extensive political network and support base.
Atiku further argued that no current or emerging northern politician matches his reach, adding that Kwankwaso’s influence is largely centered in Kano State, where he said political loyalty is now split between him and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a pro-re-election group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027, has unveiled 16 directors to oversee key departments within the organization.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who serves as the group’s Director General and National Coordinator, in a statement issued in Abuja by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the group’s operations nationwide.
Among those named is former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, who will head Organization and Mobilization. Others include Mele Kolo Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (SAN) (Monitoring, Compliance & Legal), Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology & Data), and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar (Support Groups).
Additional appointments feature Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Senator Sani Musa (Special Duties), Hon. Simon Karu (Planning), and Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari (Welfare).
Rounding out the list are Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora), and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research & Innovation).
The RHA is tasked with promoting the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Its leadership also includes Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Deputy Director General, Gombe State Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya as Secretary, and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.
Uzodimma added that the structure extends to six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators, and 774 local government coordinators to boost grassroots outreach.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu, during a meeting with RHA leaders and coordinators on April 16, reaffirmed his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election.
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