How soldiers tortured our son to death over N50 egg — Family members lament.
The family of late Simon Azi Izang of Tina Junction area of Jos North local government area of Plateau State has cried for justice for their son who was allegedly tortured to death by operatives of Operation Save Havens.
The family alleged that Izang was tortured to death by the personnel of OPSH, a multi task force in charge of security operations in Plateau, Bauchi and parts of southern Kaduna State.
The family said Izang was killed by the operatives during a misunderstanding over a N50 (fifty Naira) egg at a relaxation spot at a place known as Las Vegas at Tina Junction. The leadership of OPSH said he was not aware of the incident.
Information gathered that trouble started after a quarrel ensued between late Izang and the egg seller over the price of an egg he was alleged to have broken.
According to information gathered, the egg was initially bought by someone sitting with Benjamin, but the person later rejected the egg after Benjamin had broken it for him.
After the initial buyer of the egg rejected it, Benjamin was then left with no option but to purchase it; but upon delay in paying the money, argument ensued between him and the egg seller, which led to fisticuffs.
The egg seller then went and called personnel of OPSH who later came and took Benjamin away to discipline him, and it eventually led to his death.
Information gathered on how Benjamin died, James Izangelder, Benjamin's brother, said his brother died from injuries sustained during the torture. He alleged that upon reporting his brother to the OPSH personnel by the egg seller, they came and stripped him naked, forced him into the gutter and broke his legs with irons. He said, his late brother was brought home by sympathisers upon his release by OPSH, and then died when they got to the hospital for treatment.
He said they have reported the matter to the police and some eye witness are ready to testify, adding that they could not approach the OPSH as there are fears that the operatives were willing to still hurt anyone. James said they will take all necessary actions within the law to seek Justice for his brother. When contacted OPSH Media Officer, Major Ibrahim Shittu, said he was not aware of the incident.
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