Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student of Federal University Wukari who was allegedly killed by police gunfire, has been laid to rest in her hometown in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State.

Ahenjir was reportedly shot on May 16, 2025, during a police stop-and-search operation near the Wurukum roundabout in Makurdi. According to eyewitness accounts, police officers opened fire on the vehicle she was traveling in after the driver allegedly failed to immediately comply with their stop signal.

The bullet struck Emmanuella, who later succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital despite medical intervention.

Her death has sparked significant outrage across Benue State and beyond, with peaceful protests erupting in Makurdi. Civil society groups and concerned residents marched through the streets demanding justice for the slain student and calling for an end to police brutality.

Demonstrators carried placards with messages such as "Justice for Emmanuella" and "End Police Brutality Now," urging authorities to hold the officers involved accountable for their actions.

The Benue State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the incident, promising that those responsible will face the full weight of the law if found culpable.

Emmanuella was in her final year at Federal University Wukari before her life was tragically cut short. The incident has reignited conversations about police conduct and the safety of citizens during routine law enforcement operations.