The parents of two-year-old Onose Ivan Omhonria, who was fatally shot during an operation by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Asaba, Delta State, have renewed their call for justice and compensation, three years after the tragic incident.
The family's second son, Eromonsele Omhonria, who was also struck by a bullet during the July 13, 2023 shooting, survived but permanently lost vision in one eye. Now four years old, he is still awaiting medical treatment that could help restore his sight.
Their father, Fidelis Omhonria, said the family has continued to endure emotional, physical, and financial hardship since the incident, lamenting that despite recommendations by the Senate, no compensation has been paid and medical support has not been provided.
The Nigerian Senate had earlier recommended that the Federal Government approve ₦200 million in compensation for the family and directed the NDLEA to cover all medical expenses for the surviving child. The recommendation followed a petition submitted to the National Assembly by the family's lawyer after the agency reportedly failed to justify the shooting.
According to the family, NDLEA operatives allegedly opened fire during an operation near Okpanam Road, Asaba, hitting the two children before leaving the scene. The father said he confronted the officers, but they allegedly threatened him and drove away.
The family is now appealing to President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other relevant authorities to ensure the Senate's recommendations are implemented and that justice is finally served.
They maintain that the compensation is essential to support the surviving child's medical treatment and to provide some measure of justice for the loss of their son.
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