-On May 19, 2024, Peter Onminyi, 19, was allegedly killed by policemen from the Operation Zenda unit of the Benue State Police Command while he and his family were dining at their residence in Welfare Quarters, Makurdi.
-Joseph Onminyi, the father, demanded justice, the release of his son’s body for burial in line with their Idoma traditions, the return of confiscated items, and access to their home, as they have been forced to sleep outside.
-According to Onminyi, the police entered the home unannounced, shot Peter without any explanation, and took away several household items, including a refrigerator, gas cooker, and motorcycles, which he likened to armed robbery.
-Onminyi reported that the police locked their house after the incident and kept the key, leaving the family to live in an uncompleted building.
-On May 19, 2024, Peter Onminyi, 19, was allegedly killed by policemen from the Operation Zenda unit of the Benue State Police Command while he and his family were dining at their residence in Welfare Quarters, Makurdi.
-Joseph Onminyi, the father, demanded justice, the release of his son’s body for burial in line with their Idoma traditions, the return of confiscated items, and access to their home, as they have been forced to sleep outside.
-According to Onminyi, the police entered the home unannounced, shot Peter without any explanation, and took away several household items, including a refrigerator, gas cooker, and motorcycles, which he likened to armed robbery.
-Onminyi reported that the police locked their house after the incident and kept the key, leaving the family to live in an uncompleted building.
-The police spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, stated that the case involved a suspected kidnapper who reportedly engaged in gunfire with police during the arrest, leading to his death.
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