A young protester in Benue state yesterday, tragically lost his life after being hit by a stray bullet reportedly fired by a policeman on duty.
Picture of the deceased protester
According to one social media user, Nor Lawrence who posted the graphic photo of the lifeless body of a young man soaked in the pool of his own blood, a trigger-happy officer perpetrated the act yesterday in Benue.
The gory incident took place in Ikpayongo Gwer East local government of Benue state over Fulani herdsmen issues.
Reports circulated the Nigerian media space yesterday that locals barricaded a major road in the area to express their grievances about the killing of a farmer by a suspected herdsmen.
A policeman who was part of security operatives monitoring the incident reportedly fired at unarmed protesters leaving this unnamed man dead and others severely injured as they scampered for safety.