The Benue State Police Command has commenced a thorough investigation into the tragic death of a young woman, Emmanuella Ahenjir, who reportedly died following a shooting incident in Makurdi.

In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Anene Sewuese Catherine, the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025.

She revealed that at around 4:00 a.m., the command received a radio message from a police patrol team stationed at Duku Park, Wurukum, regarding a suspicious vehicle encounter.

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According to the statement, “On 16/5/2025 at about 4:00 a.m., a radio message was received from a police team deployed at Duku Park, Wurukum, that the team flagged down a vehicle coming from Benue Links area, but the driver turned back, drove through the opposite lane, shooting sporadically at them. The police responded with a shot, but the driver drove away.”

She added that officers pursued the fleeing vehicle until later in the morning when they received a report indicating that a young woman identified as Emmanuella Ahenjir, a student of the Federal University, Wukari in Taraba State, had succumbed to a gunshot wound at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital.

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the detectives were briefed about the deceased, and the corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy,” she stated.

One Apase Keghter, who was reportedly in the same vehicle with the deceased, was found at the hospital and taken in for questioning.

“Mr. Apase stated that they had gone for club activities at Newcastle Event Centre and were on their way back when they drove on the opposite lane and passed the checkpoint without stopping, but did not shoot. They were shot by the police, but they drove to Welfare Quarters with the victim. They stopped when they noticed a flat tyre and called a commercial vehicle that took them to the hospital,” the police spokesperson explained.

She further noted that Apase’s belongings, the vehicle involved in the incident, and the other passengers have yet to be located.

Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi, has directed a comprehensive investigation into the matter and assured the victim’s family and the public that the command is committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice is served.

“CP Emenari Ifeanyi has ordered a detailed investigation into the case. He assures friends and family of the deceased of his commitment to unravel the truth and ensure that the rule of law prevails,” the statement concluded.

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