Alleged Police Chase Leaves Boy Dead, Residents Protest in Ubeji-Egbokodo Road
Residents say officers pursued the boy before his body was found in a river, and authorities have issued no statement.
A young boy has reportedly been found dead in a River along Egbokodo Ubeji Road on Tuesday after an alleged chase by police officers.
According to residents, the boy was pursued by officers before the incident that led to his death. His body was later discovered, triggering outrage among community members.
In reaction, residents have taken to the streets in protest and are reportedly heading toward the police station to demand answers over the incident.
The exact circumstances surrounding the boy’s death remain unclear as authorities are yet to issue an official statement at the time of this report.
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