Nigeria NDLEA Officers Allegedly Kill 17-Year-Old Student, Injure Four in Midnight Edo Raid

The Digest:

A 17-year-old secondary school student was reportedly shot and killed, and four other residents were injured, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a midnight raid in Okeigho-Okpuje Iuleha, Edo State. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m. on Monday, has thrown the community into mourning and sparked outrage over alleged brutality by security forces.

Key Points:

• NDLEA operatives allegedly killed a 17-year-old student during a 4 a.m. raid in Edo State.
• Four other residents, including an elderly man, sustained gunshot injuries.
• The officers were attempting to arrest a suspect but found no evidence.
• A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows the teenager lying in a pool of blood.
• Residents report a history of similar incidents, including a 2013 shooting.
• Community leaders are calling for an investigation and accountability.
• NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi could not be reached for comment.

As the community demands justice, this incident raises urgent questions about the conduct of security agencies and the protection of civilian lives during operations.

Sources: Parallel Facts, Sahara Reporters