A 20-year-old boy identified as Rinji Peter Bala was allegedly arrested, then killed by some officials of Nigerian Army in Jos, Plateau State, it has emerged.
According to unconfirmed reports, Bala also known as Bobo and his friends were taking a stroll and allegedly arrested by some officials of the force over suspicion of being part of a robbery gang.
After investigations, the boys were released but the 300 Level student of History and International Studies Department at the University of Jos was later shot dead for unknown reasons.
Many Nigerians have now taken to Twitter to call for justice over Bala’s gruesome murder.
See reactions below;
#JusticeForRinji
This 20 year old yong man(Rinji Bala) was shot dead yesterday in plateau state by security officials who suspected that he was part of a robbery gang@BBCAfrica @channelstv@PLSGov @CNNAfrica
Please don’t let this one go like this😥 pic.twitter.com/HsqfZymjGl— CXIXI•❄❄❄ (@eiiike_2iixeke) May 13, 2020
Nobody deserves to be killed in broad daylight, by the very people that are paid to protect them. Nigerians don’t have to live in constant fear of being killed by the police. Rinji’s death shouldn’t be swept under the carpet.#JusticeForRinji
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) May 13, 2020
They shot my bro for no reason, he was unarmed and innocent.Its a first degree murder. We demand justice ✊🏾✊🏾. #JusticeforRinji pic.twitter.com/tzpFrTazA4
— Drops 💧 (@Bojack_Dropsman) May 13, 2020
You can only wonder why a promising life was wasted. While terrorists are released by the same set of security of operatives.
What happened to proper investigation?
Why do we have to fear our soldiers sworn to protect us?
Was he handed to the Police?#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/0yzkpz02zC— MD XtraordinairE (@Joeynext) May 13, 2020
Bobo was shot dead for a crime he couldn’t have committed for any reason by some soldiers and he was unarmed please I beg let’s not over look this help us. #JusticeForBobo #JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/H5zIh6sdm9
— Meema (@ItsMeems_Vic) May 13, 2020
The system has failed us again.
They say we are the leaders of tomorrow but yet they kill us before, stealing that opportunity from us.#JusticeForBobo #JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/pPkYDaFq3f— Thomgold Sardauna (@sardauna_e) May 13, 2020
Aye! A brother has fallen! Behold another victim of a failed system😢💔@HQNigerianArmy we appreciate all the efforts you’re putting in place to ensure that we’re safe.
What we can’t accept is one of you killing our brother on the altar of nothingness.#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/KbIR0obiwb— Pyalhan (@BSahmah) May 13, 2020
First of all the army have no business with this it’s police work but this is just an indicative of how messed up our system is. We are not free from the terrorists at night neither from the security agents by day. We cry for #JusticeforRinji. Join us.
— The Young Uncle (@Nenkinan_deshi) May 13, 2020
Apart from protecting ourselves from this convid 19, should we also be scared of the people that are suppose to be called security men.. Yesterday it’s rinji that was killed by a soldier, tomorrow it can be anyone else.. #JusticeForRinji#JusticeForRinji#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/AuhRRwTkIi
— Okechukwu97 (@Okechukwu971) May 13, 2020
This is not America, we are all on the mother land and all this happens for no reason all because your wearing Kaki, carrying a gun, all dressed up and amoured when the government will use you as a bait for terrorist then you come back and kill. #Justiceforrinji Rest on Brother. pic.twitter.com/rEZkXgoKRc
— PIUS (@Dungpius7th09) May 13, 2020
The justice system has failed you, the security has failed you, your country has failed you nobody deserves to die like this. we won’t rest until you get the justice you deserve💔 #JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/1qh018rlYs
— 👑 (@Miss_nora_) May 13, 2020
We’re being killed by the people supposed to protect us. It’s not fair. He really didn’t deserve this 😢💔#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/q7rJi3Ha31
— Generous Retweeter 🔃 (@tyron_armstrong) May 13, 2020
Young souls keep dying everyday
What have Rinji done to deserve death
What have Rinji done for Christ sake
So no freedom of movement again…God
This security man just end this precious soul.
Where is this country leading us to.
Rest on bro 😢😢#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/TEE13PiPmp— Jerrytruth (@AmazuJerrytruth) May 13, 2020
I’m so pained. I didn’t know him but I mean he was just 20, he had his whole life ahead of him. Join his family and friends, demand #JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/YUsOqJjmku
— Thally Yelji (@TYelji) May 13, 2020
Young souls keep dying everyday
What have Rinji done to deserve death
What have Rinji done for Christ sake
So no freedom of movement again…God
This security man just end this precious soul.
Where is this country leading us to.
Rest on bro 😢😢#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/TEE13PiPmp— Jerrytruth (@AmazuJerrytruth) May 13, 2020
Waking up to this is really crazy. This guy was in my church and although I didn’t know him closely, he was calm and collected for the most part. I hate what the system is doing to young and promising citizens everyday. It certainly cannot continue like this. #JusticeForRinji https://t.co/RpRj9fhghr
— Papii (@kiim_os) May 13, 2020
So, Rinji who is a University student of Jos was killed by military men whose job and duty are to protect the lives of the citizen and property.
Shame on the Government, and a big curse on the Military officers who killed the young and growing handsome guy..#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/mcl9S36wCq
— Newcity (@Mankind_1NG) May 13, 2020
It’s really sad that the people who are entrusted with the duty of protecting us in this country are the ones who are complicit in taking our very own lives. The system has to be purged of trigger-happy officers. #JusticeForRinji
— paulo (@senatorpaulyaks) May 13, 2020
The worse that can happen to that security personnel is to be transferred to another state, life goes on, the killing continues. A family mourns, JOS city mourns#JusticeforRinji pic.twitter.com/1JLHT0Zhsi
— 👑 Pablo 👑 (@mahpiz) May 13, 2020
It is better to have no security agents that to have those that are not far from being robbers and thieves #JusticeForBobo #JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/jfpo9UZeYo
— carida (@itzcarida) May 13, 2020
Aye! A brother has fallen! Behold another victim of a failed system😢💔@HQNigerianArmy we appreciate all the efforts you’re putting in place to ensure that we’re safe.
What we can’t accept is one of you killing our brother on the altar of nothingness.#JusticeForRinji pic.twitter.com/KbIR0obiwb— Pyalhan (@BSahmah) May 13, 2020
As at press time, the Nigerian army is yet to react to the allegations.
