A 40-Year-Old Man, Benalayefa Asiayei, has been shot dead by a policeman along Azikoro Road in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.

It was gathered that Asiayei was returning from work in his vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, around 8pm on Tuesday when he was shot by the policeman.

When contacted about the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, said the policeman responsible is attached to the state security outfit, Operation Doo Akpo.

The deceased, who was an electrician and hailed from the Bobougbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, was carrying a passenger in the front seat when the incident occurred.

An eyewitness said the Operation Doo Akpo patrol stopped him and demanded N200 as their usual collection package from motorists, which he said he did not have.

The eyewitness said Asiayei complained that he was carrying only one passenger when the policeman suddenly fired at him.

It was further gathered that it was at the scene of the shooting that the deceased’s in-law, simply identified as Zaiky, saw the car and corpse, raised the alarm and one of the policemen pointed at the officer who shot him.

The policeman allegedly escaped in the patrol van, but some eyewitnesses had already taken pictures of him.

The police took the corpse to Government House Hospital, Yenagoa and later to the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.

Meanwhile, the family is seeking justice, urging Governor Douye Diri, the Inspector General of Police and the Ijaw Youth Council to take the necessary steps against police brutality in the state.

“We are calling on the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri and the Inspector General of Police in a matter of urgency, to bring to book, the policeman who shot Bena to death, face the law, and also calling on Ijaw Youth Council IYC Worldwide to take necessary action against police brutality in Bayelsa State,” the family said.

Source: https://punchng.com/policeman-kills-40-year-old-in-bayelsa/

We Demand Justice for the Unlawful Killing of Mr Benalayefa Asiayei by an officer of the Nigerian Police Force.

On Monday 27th of May 2024 at Yenagoa Metropolis, a tragic incident occurred, where a young and promising member of Ngbilebiri Kingdom was brutally killed by men of the Nigerian Police Force. This senseless act of violence has left our community in shock, grief, and outrage. We demand justice and accountability for this heinous crime.

According to eyewitnesses, Mr Benalayefa was accosted by police officers while going about his daily work. Without provocation, one of the officers of Doo-Akpo opened fire as he refused to pay them #200 which had been asked unduly.

We the Ngbilebiri-Mein Clan IYC strongly condemn this extrajudicial killing and demand:

* Immediate investigation into the incident by an independent panel.

* Identification, arrest, and prosecution of the officers responsible.

* Compensation and support for the family of the victim.

The killing of Mr Benalayefa is a stark reminder of the systemic injustices and brutality perpetuated by some members of the Nigerian Police Force. We will not rest until justice is served. We call on the authorities to take prompt action and ensure that such atrocities never happen again.

Cc;
Sirjonathan Lokpobiri
Arerebo Yerinmene
Freedom Atikpi
Binebai Yerin Princewill

*Signed;*
Comr Boss Eniye Kenere
Secretary,
Ngbilebiri-Mein Clan IYC

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Because Of 200naira, 40 Years Man Don Die.

No be naija again? As politicians dey do their own. Police sef dey do their own. Imagine. Waste a life that has suffered for years cos of greed and frustration. #LawlessCountry#

Very bad

This is why Igbos support IPOB

Just imagine!
Killing a bread winner over #200,

And someone will still tell me police is your friend.

The police Man most be made to face the music.

Nonsense people

Damnnn niggar

Too bad

Surprisingly is only in the south here police dey misbehave o

Hah!

Ebin pawaaaaa

Very bad news

No difference between 9ja police and terrorists.

Waiting for order-imagine

Like is the policeman not paid his salary? People earn 20k with children and manage,so why will a police man earning over 50k still feel entitled to the money from citizens?
As usual they pretend to investigate the matter will die down ,waiting for the next victim.
How person wan take sing Nigeria we hail thee?

Nigeria we hail thee

If this is true make them just kill the P man too!

Actually we brag and make merry without knowing death may be closer than we think!

No be all of us go reach 40 sef before you look for 90!

the man should have gave them the 200 and move on. being a Nigerian is a destiny

This police madness sha.

Liradaniel:
Just imagine such a young man

ma pls help me

You can see why sane humans want to leave this country but animals want to cage them against their will
Those insulting the Igbos yesterday should come and comment

Immediately you start seeing naija police as arm rubbers, you automatically lengthen your years in the country times 2.

If they stop you, stop.
Bring your phone, give it to them.
Obey whatever they ask, till you leave the place then take a legal action on them immediately.

Don't argue with a naija police man with gun, that's like telling an arm rubber with gun he can't steal anything from you! It's suicide mission!

Just imagine how cheap life is in this country. Ordinary #200 is why the police shot and killed a man.

Police is indeed ur "friend".

If Ijaw start their own fight now I believe no any policeman go remain there

When will the policeman be apprehended?