The Delta Government says it will foot the medical bills of a one-year-old victim of an alleged shooting by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta made this known on Monday when he visited the family of the victim
at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba.
The governor also commiserated with the family over the alleged killing of a two-year-old killed by the operatives.
The two-year-old, was allegedly hit by stray bullet of the operatives of NDLEA on Thursday at Okpanam area of the state capital.
He condoled the family on the unfortunate demise of Ivan and promised that all efforts would be made to bring the culprits to book.
“The state government will foot the bills for the hospital treatment, so no money should be taken from the family,” he said.
The governor said that the police is investigating the matter and would make its findings known to the general public at the end of the inquiry.
“When we heard the unfortunate news, we immediately issued a statement calling on the NDLEA authorities and the Police Command to quickly investigate the circumstances, which led to the death of your son and injury to his younger sibling.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, we commiserate with you and your family over the loss of your son, Ivan.
“We have so much confidence in the police and as you know, they are carrying out their investigation.
