Policeman To Face Murder For Tear-gassing Resident To Death In Edo
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#Amnesty #Benin #Children #Ebojele #Edo #keke #Okpebholo #Police #UNBarely 48 hours after a serving police officer on May 25, 2026 at Uwelu area of Ogida quarters in Benin City tear-gas a resident to death, Matthew Akubo, a tricycle rider who is also said to be an ex police officer of an elderly age, a more devastating tragedy was apparently averted on May 27, 2026 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium during the 2026 Children's Day Celebration when some security operatives used pepper spray on school children who came for the celebration, an action capable of causing death but the Chief Medical Director, Edo Specialist Hospital, Dr Anthonia Njoku denied and dismissed the claims that about 5 children died as a result of the incident, and the Edo Command of the Nigeria Police Force in a press statement failed to state if there was any death casualty or not, but stated that 4 persons including the seller of the pepper spray chemical substance have been arrested and detained in connection with the Children's Day incident, adding that, the policeman who caused the death of the tricycle rider has been in detention waiting to be arraigned for possible act of murder, this, our research study shows that the less lethal weapon of chemical substances like tear-gas and pepper spray may be seen as an act of deliberate murder or attempted murder if used on a closed range, enclosed enviroenment like hall; big or small because the chemical substances from our assessment are meant only to be used on a long range open air outdoor spaces where people have alternatives means to run and leave the contaminated areas and inline with global standard on the use of the chemical substances, tear gas is never meant to be used on vulnerable populations or individuals with medical conditions, as international bodies like the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, OHCHR and health organizations warn it can cause permanent injury, severe complications, or death, in addition, the chemical causes instant airway constriction that can trigger fatal respiratory failure in people with asthma or COPD—a severe risk that prompted the American Thoracic Society, ATS to call for a total moratorium on its use, because, simultaneously, the intense physical stress can induce cardiac arrest in those with heart disease, as documented by Physicians for Human Rights, PHR, and according to strict deployment standards from Amnesty International, infants and young children face significantly higher risks because their developing lungs breathe faster, and heavy gas vapors settle near the ground, pregnant individuals face severe risks of premature labor or miscarriage, a danger highlighted in field reports by National Nurses United and reproductive toxicology data published by the National Institutes of Health, NIH, als
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#Amnesty #Benin #Children #Ebojele #Edo #keke #Okpebholo #Police #UNBarely 48 hours after a serving police officer on May 25, 2026 at Uwelu area of Ogida quarters in Benin City tear-gas a resident to death, Matthew Akubo, a tricycle rider who is also said to be an ex police officer of an elderly age, a more devastating tragedy was apparently averted on May 27, 2026 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium during the 2026 Children's Day Celebration when some security operatives used pepper spray on school children who came for the celebration, an action capable of causing death but the Chief Medical Director, Edo Specialist Hospital, Dr Anthonia Njoku denied and dismissed the claims that about 5 children died as a result of the incident, and the Edo Command of the Nigeria Police Force in a press statement failed to state if there was any death casualty or not, but stated that 4 persons including the seller of the pepper spray chemical substance have been arrested and detained in connection with the Children's Day incident, adding that, the policeman who caused the death of the tricycle rider has been in detention waiting to be arraigned for possible act of murder, this, our research study shows that the less lethal weapon of chemical substances like tear-gas and pepper spray may be seen as an act of deliberate murder or attempted murder if used on a closed range, enclosed enviroenment like hall; big or small because the chemical substances from our assessment are meant only to be used on a long range open air outdoor spaces where people have alternatives means to run and leave the contaminated areas and inline with global standard on the use of the chemical substances, tear gas is never meant to be used on vulnerable populations or individuals with medical conditions, as international bodies like the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, OHCHR and health organizations warn it can cause permanent injury, severe complications, or death, in addition, the chemical causes instant airway constriction that can trigger fatal respiratory failure in people with asthma or COPD—a severe risk that prompted the American Thoracic Society, ATS to call for a total moratorium on its use, because, simultaneously, the intense physical stress can induce cardiac arrest in those with heart disease, as documented by Physicians for Human Rights, PHR, and according to strict deployment standards from Amnesty International, infants and young children face significantly higher risks because their developing lungs breathe faster, and heavy gas vapors settle near the ground, pregnant individuals face severe risks of premature labor or miscarriage, a danger highlighted in field reports by National Nurses United and reproductive toxicology data published by the National Institutes of Health, NIH, als
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00:00Barely 48 hours after a serving police officer on May 25, 2026 at Uelu area of Aguida quarters in Benin
00:08City Tiergasa resident to death, Matthew Okubo, a tricycle rider who is also said to be an ex-police officer
00:15of an elderly age,
00:16a more devastating tragedy was apparently averted on May 27, 2026 at the Samuel Ogumudia Stadium during the 2026 Children's
00:27Day celebration when some security operatives used pepper spray on school children who came for the celebration,
00:34an action capable of causing death but the chief medical director, Edo Specialist Hospital, Dr. Antonia Njoku denied and dismissed
00:43the claims that about five children died as a result of the incident,
00:47and the Edo command of the Nigeria police force in a press statement failed to state if there was any
00:52death casualty or not,
00:54but stated that four persons including the seller of the pepper spray chemical substance have been arrested and detained in
01:01connection with the Children's Day incident,
01:03adding that, the policeman who caused the death of the tricycle rider has been in detention waiting to be arraigned
01:10for possible act of murder,
01:11this, our research study shows that the less lethal weapon of chemical substances like tear gas and pepper spray may
01:18be seen as an act of deliberate murder
01:21or attempted murder if used on a closed range, enclosed environment like Hall, big or small because the chemical substances
01:29from our assessment
01:30are meant only to be used on a long range open air outdoor spaces where people have alternatives means to
01:37run and leave the contaminated areas
01:39and in line with global standard on the use of the chemical substances, tear gas is never meant to be
01:45used on vulnerable populations
01:47or individuals with medical conditions, as international bodies like the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights,
01:56OHCHR and health organizations warn it can cause permanent injury, severe complications, or death,
02:02in addition, the chemical causes instant airway constriction that can trigger fatal respiratory failure in people with asthma or COPD,
02:12a severe risk that prompted the American Thoracic Society, ATS to call for a total moratorium on its use,
02:19because, simultaneously, the intense physical stress can induce cardiac arrest in those with heart disease,
02:26as documented by Physicians for Human Rights, PHR, and according to strict deployment standards from Amnesty International,
02:34infants and young children face significantly higher risks because their developing lungs breathe faster,
02:40and heavy gas vapors settle near the ground, pregnant individuals face severe risks of premature labor or miscarriage,
02:48a danger highlighted in field reports by National Nurses United and Reproductive Toxicology data published by the National Institutes of
02:57Health, NIH,
02:59also, the elderly suffer prolonged tissue damage due to a reduced physical ability to flee,
03:05and finally, the American Lung Association warns that people with eye conditions,
03:10especially contact lens wearers, can suffer chemical burns and permanent vision loss from trapped toxins,
03:16though legally, while the Chemical Weapons Convention, CWC permits domestic law enforcement usage,
03:23the UN Guidance on Less Lethal Weapons explicitly dictates that police operations must give special
03:29consideration to these protected groups to avoid unlawful, disproportionate force.
03:34According to some residents who witnessed the incident, the commercial tricycle operator,
03:39Matthew Okubo was killed by the serving police officer at Osibor Lane around Uelu section in Aguida area of Benin
03:47City,
03:47the Edo state capital when the policeman allegedly used the tear gas on him at a very closed range over
03:53a minor argument.
03:54The killing prompted the commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as KK riders in the area to protest and block some
04:02sections of
04:03the Uelu road in the Aguida quarters, demanding justice for their slain colleague.
04:08It was gathered that the victim was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead thereafter.
04:14Edo state command of the Nigeria police force in a press statement issued on June 1, 2026
04:20and made available by the command public relations officer,
04:24ASP Eno Akiodom stated that,
04:27The Edo state police command has expressed grave concern over the increasing proliferation,
04:33unauthorized possession, and unlawful use of restricted security accoutrements such as pepper spray,
04:39tear gas canisters, and other force-related equipment by private individuals,
04:43bouncers, vigilantes, and unauthorized security outfits within the state.
04:48It frowns on the use of such items without proper training,
04:52or regard for public safety, thereby endangering innocent lives and creating avoidable public disorder.
04:59It would be recalled that on the 25th of May 2026,
05:03a police officer attached to the command unlawfully discharged tear gas at Aguida,
05:08Benin City, an incident which unfortunately led to the loss of a life.
05:12The officer involved was immediately arrested and subjected to disciplinary and criminal procedures
05:18in line with extant laws.
05:20Similarly, on the 27th of May 2026,
05:24during the Children's Day celebration held at the Samuel Ogbamudia Stadium,
05:29Benin City,
05:30pepper spray was unlawfully discharged within the stadium premises by private bouncers,
05:35causing panic and affecting several children and other attendees at the event.
05:40Following diligent investigation into the incident,
05:43the command has arrested three bouncers connected to the unlawful act,
05:47namely, Afeni John Paul, aged 36 years,
05:51Ola Ibukunle, aged 46 years,
05:55Onaha Chukuoji, aged 33 years.
05:58Further investigation also led to the arrest of one Mrs.
06:02Rebecca Hassan,
06:04alleged to be the supplier,
06:05seller of the pepper spray used during the incident.
06:08The command views the unauthorized use of such devices as assault,
06:12or acts capable of causing grievous harm,
06:15and in certain circumstances,
06:17death.
06:18Consequently,
06:20unlawful possession of these items with intent to commit felony and other related offenses is viewed as criminal under the
06:26law.
06:27In view of the foregoing,
06:28the Edo State Police Command hereby issues a stern warning to all individuals,
06:34private security personnel,
06:36bouncers,
06:37vigilante groups,
06:38and unauthorized organizations in possession of pepper spray,
06:42tear gas,
06:43or related restricted security equipment to immediately desist from such unlawful possession and usage.
06:49Henceforth,
06:50any person found in possession of such prohibited or unauthorized police,
06:55security accoutrements,
06:56including sellers,
06:58distributors,
06:59and suppliers,
07:00will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
07:02The Commissioner of Police,
07:04Edo State Command,
07:06CP Monday Agbonica,
07:08FDC,
07:09reassures residents that the command remains committed to protecting the rights of citizens
07:13and will not tolerate any act capable of threatening public peace and safety within the state.
07:19Meanwhile,
07:20on the Children's Day tragedy,
07:22the office of the Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor in a press release issued on May 28,
07:282026 and made available by Patrick Akira Begele,
07:32the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,
07:34the Chief Medical Director,
07:36Edo Specialist Hospital,
07:38Dr. Antonia Njoku,
07:40has clarified the social media reports alleging that five pupils died during the Children's Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbamudia
07:47Stadium.
07:48Njoku made the clarification on Thursday in Benin,
07:52while addressing newsmen.
07:54Yesterday,
07:55May 27,
07:56we were called in for an emergency response and we responded swiftly and appropriately to some of the children which
08:02were evacuated by our ambulance to our facility.
08:06Resuscitation measures started immediately and to God be the glory,
08:09we have no casualty,
08:11the children are all stable and we want to
08:13thank our governor for his continuous support,
08:17she said.
08:18Speaking on why the children were seen on the floor of the hospital,
08:22Njoku explained that they placed them on the floor for an effective resuscitation which some of the children needed.
08:27You needed to put some of these children on hard surfaces to be able to resuscitate them,
08:33that's why we even have some of them on the floor,
08:36our goal at that point was to make sure that there was no casualty.
08:40We want to use this medium to thank our able governor for his passion for children,
08:45she added.
08:46In her response,
08:48the coordinator,
08:49Office of the First Lady of Edo,
08:51Mrs. Edisili Okpebholo-Anani,
08:53noted that she was at the hospital on a fact-finding mission concerning the incident that happened during the Children's
08:59Day celebration.
09:01I have had a conversation with the CMD,
09:04the children are fine and they have been discharged and we are happy,
09:07I want to thank the management of the hospital for their swift response.
09:12The governor would have loved to be here,
09:14but he is out for other official engagements,
09:17he had directed that I should come on my fact-finding mission to see what is happening,
09:22she said.
09:23She, however,
09:25described what happened during the Children's Day celebration as unfortunate,
09:29but the good news was that response came fast,
09:32adding that safety of our children remains the priority of this administration.
09:36Also present at the hospital was the special advisor to the Governor on Health,
09:41Dr. Iyamu and the Permanent Secretary,
09:44Ministry of Education,
09:45Mrs. Ebermoni.
09:47In earlier press release issued on May 27,
09:502026,
09:51Eberjelais stated that,
09:53the Edo state government wishes to address some misleading social media narratives about today's
09:58Children's Day incident at the Samuel Ogbomudia Stadium.
10:02We hereby reject the sensational interpretations,
10:05spins,
10:06twists,
10:07and misinformation that were dubiously orchestrated to give the government a bad name.
10:12The stadium was filled to capacity with thousands of excited children who came to participate in the day's activities.
10:19The turnout was unprecedented.
10:22All the entrances into the facility were opened for children to access the stadium.
10:27Some excited children resorted to unruly behavior at one of the gates,
10:32an incident that led to some kind of stampede which necessitated one of the bouncers to deploy the use of
10:37tear gas to disperse them.
10:39In the cause of the pandemonium that ensued, few students sustained injuries.
10:44The deputy governor,
10:47right honorable Dennis Idahosa who was physically present at the stadium,
10:50rose to the challenge immediately, assisting children with first aids,
10:54and those requiring further care were taken to the Edo Specialist Hospital where they received appropriate medical attention
11:01and are now safely back home with their families.
11:04The Edo state government has already authorized investigations into the incident
11:09while the bouncer involved is presently being interrogated by the police to ascertain the immediate or remote cause of the
11:16incident.
11:17The government wishes to restate its commitment to the safety and security of all including our children.
11:23We however call on social media users to refrain from unverified narratives that could cause unnecessary panic.
11:31Isolated incidents at large gatherings, while regrettable,
11:35do not diminish Governor Okpepolo's commitment to child safety and well-being.
11:39The governor's unparalleled investment in education is the reason for the huge attendance by students of different schools in the
11:47state to celebrate Children's Day.
11:48We thank the security personnel, medical staff, and volunteers for their swift response and dedication to duty.
11:57Their immediate response helped to douse the tension.
12:00However, the American Lung Association in its report on January 20, 2026,
12:06stated in part that, crowd control agents
12:09often referred to as, tear gas, are chemicals that cause skin, respiratory, and eye irritation.
12:17Some of the most common chemicals used are chloroestephenone, CN,
12:22which is a toxic air pollutant, chlorobenzididymalononitrile, CS,
12:27chloropicrin, PS, bromobenzocyanide, CA, and debenzoxazepine, CR.
12:34While tear gas is typically perceived as causing mostly short-term health impacts,
12:39there is evidence of permanent disability in some cases.
12:43In general, exposure to tear gas can cause chest tightness, coughing, a choking sensation,
12:50wheezing and shortness of breath, in addition to a burning sensation in the eyes, mouth and nose,
12:56blurred vision and difficulty swallowing.
12:58Tear gas can also cause chemical burns, allergic reactions and respiratory distress.
13:04People with pre-existing respiratory conditions,
13:07such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD,
13:12have a higher risk of developing severe symptoms of the disease that could lead to respiratory failure.
13:18Long-term health effects from tear gas are more likely if exposed for a prolonged period
13:23or to a high dose while in an enclosed area.
13:26In these instances, it can lead to blindness, glaucoma or respiratory failure possibly resulting in death.
13:33If exposed to tear gas, the American Lung Association advises you to immediately distance yourself from the source
13:40and seek higher ground, if possible.
13:43Flush your eyes with water and use a gentle soap, such as baby shampoo,
13:48to wash your face to reduce skin and eye irritation.
13:51Cut your clothes off rather than pulling them over your head to remove.
13:55Leaving the area immediately for fresh air should help relieve respiratory symptoms you may experience.
14:01If you are living with chronic lung disease, or are experiencing lasting or worrisome symptoms,
14:08let your health care provider know about your exposure.
14:11If breathing trouble persists or worsens, seek medical attention immediately.
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