Youths of Makurdi have taken to the streets in protest following the alleged fatal shooting of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a final-year university student, by unidentified police officers.
The 23-year-old, enrolled at Federal University, Wukari, was reportedly shot dead last Friday morning at Wurukum roundabout while travelling in a vehicle from Gyado Villa.
The killing has triggered widespread condemnation and mobilised a large number of youth protesters, who were led by gender rights campaigner Ukan Kurugh.
Gathering at the site of the incident, the crowd held up placards bearing slogans like “End Police Brutality” and “Justice for Emmanuella.”
Protesters are urging authorities to swiftly investigate the circumstances of her death and bring those responsible to justice.