Police abandoned my brother after he was shot by terrorists – Sibling

The brutal attack on Eziobodo community and the subsequent ordeal of Chimuanya Eke, as recounted by his sister Goodness, paints a grim picture of the security challenges facing parts of Nigeria. The narrative highlights not only the terror inflicted by armed groups but also the critical failures in emergency response and healthcare access that can turn a survivable injury into a tragedy.

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God just spared his life and helped him escape from them.

According to Goodness, her brother was shot while on an errand and managed to escape the initial onslaught by suspected terrorists, who were reportedly well-armed and disguised. His struggle for survival was compounded by a prolonged wait for help, with locals hesitant to assist for fear of reprisal. Even when help eventually arrived, the journey to medical care was fraught with further delays and difficulties, including the absence of medical personnel and the need for the family and a vigilante to arrange transport and cover treatment costs.

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the vigilante was begging the police to help carry him to the hospital, but they said it was not their job.

This account, as published by The Punch, underscores a critical issue: the gap between the stated commitment to security and the reality on the ground for citizens. The family's desperate efforts to save Chimuanya, coupled with the alleged indifference or inability of authorities to provide immediate support, raise serious questions about the effectiveness of emergency services and the protection afforded to civilians in affected areas. It is a stark reminder of the human cost of insecurity and the systemic challenges that exacerbate suffering.

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On reaching FMC, that vigilante guy deposited money for them to start treatment.