Lawyer demands independent probe into EFCC linked death of 16-year-old in Benue

Author: Winner JamesPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Lawyer demands independent probe into EFCC linked death of 16-year-old in Benue

Human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into the death of 16-year-old Atsar Sesugh in Makurdi, Benue State. Conflicting accounts from the EFCC, police, eyewitnesses, and the family have raised concerns. The EFCC claims Sesugh escaped custody and was injured in a shootout with suspected cult members, while the family accuses officers of extortion and murder.

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