It Was Discovered That A Boy Had Been Hit By A Stray Bullet And Was Lying On The Ground- Eyewitness

According to a report by Punch News on Friday, May 15, 2026, an eyewitness who wants to remain anonymous revealed to reporters that after residents confronted the NDLEA that came to raid Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area, it was discovered that a young boy had been hit by a stray bullet, and he was lying on the ground.

The eyewitness said, “After the situation calmed down, it was discovered that a young boy had been hit by a stray bullet and was lying on the ground before he was rushed to the hospital.”

Recounting the incident, the witness said gunshots suddenly rang out during the confrontation, and people immediately started running.

Sebastian Lebo, the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA in Cross River, confirmed that their officers were in Bakassi for an operation. The two targeted dealers were arrested with substantial evidence and are now in custody. During the operation, the officers were attacked by a mob, and one person sustained an injury….See More