Miss Msendoo explained that her father was the family’s sole breadwinner, whose life revolved around farming and providing for his wife and six children under extremely difficult circumstances.
A poor farmer, Mr. Aondover Tseshom David, has allegedly been killed by a military convoy along the Katsina-Ala Road in Benue State, in an incident his family called a reckless homicide and a gross abuse of power.
SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday, January 22, 2026, when the deceased, a native of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, was reportedly run down by a military convoy while going about his daily struggle to provide for his family.
Adding to the family’s agony, the lifeless body of the farmer was allegedly dumped at a police station by the security operatives, where it remained until relatives were informed and forced to make arrangements to retrieve it.
Speaking with SaharaReporters, the deceased’s first child, Miss Aondover Msendoo, a 300-level Nursing student of the College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, demanded justice for her father, describing the incident as devastating and deeply inhumane.
“My name is Aondover Msendoo. I am a 300-level Nursing student at Bayero University, Kano, and the first child of six,” she said.
“On Thursday, January 22, 2026, my life and that of my entire family were irrevocably shattered. My beloved father, Mr. Aondover Tseshom David, a poor, hardworking farmer from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, was brutally run down and killed by a military convoy along the Katsina-Ala Road.”
According to her, the pain of losing her father was compounded by the manner in which his body was handled after his death.
“The horror did not end with his death. His lifeless body was carelessly dumped at a police station as if he were trash, and left there until we, his traumatised family, could gather the strength and money to retrieve him. This act of profound indignity added immeasurable pain to our already unbearable loss,” she said.
Miss Msendoo explained that her father was the family’s sole breadwinner, whose life revolved around farming and providing for his wife and six children under extremely difficult circumstances.
“My father was the only provider for our family. His life was one of struggle, sacrifice and resilience. Just last July, we endured the agony of his kidnapping from his farm. We sold what little we had and borrowed money to pay a large ransom for his release,” she said.
She added that after regaining his freedom, her father returned to farming in an attempt to rebuild their shattered lives, only to meet his death in the hands of those meant to protect citizens.
“He survived criminals and kidnappers, only to be killed not by bandits, but by those sworn to protect the lives of Nigerians,” she lamented.
The nursing student said the family has now been thrown into severe hardship, with her mother left helpless and overwhelmed, while pressure mounts from relatives to bury the deceased quickly to avoid rising mortuary bills.
“We are now destitute. My mother is broken and under intense pressure from extended family members to bury my father immediately because of escalating mortuary costs. My five siblings are very young, and their future is now uncertain,” she said.
“As a student, I am struggling to see how I can continue my education while carrying this burden and at the same time fighting for justice for my father.”
Miss Msendoo insisted that the incident was not a mere accident but a result of recklessness and impunity.
“We are convinced this was not an accident. It was an act of reckless homicide and a gross abuse of power, followed by the degrading treatment of my father’s remains. This speaks to a culture of impunity that has become common in our country,” she said.
She expressed fear that without public attention and legal intervention, the case would be swept under the carpet.
“We fear that without the powerful voice of Nigerians and strong legal advocacy, this crime will be ignored and my father will become just another anonymous statistic,” she added.
The grieving daughter also appealed to renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to intervene in the matter and help the family seek justice.
“Therefore, I humbly and desperately appeal for help. Please help us secure justice for my father. Help us hold the perpetrators accountable and ensure that no other family goes through this twin trauma of loss and indignity,” she said.
“We need guidance, legal expertise and strong advocacy to navigate this fight against a formidable system.”
Despite the family’s poverty and grief, Miss Msendoo said they still believe in the rule of law and in the possibility of justice.
“We are poor, but we are not without hope. We believe in the rule of law and in champions who make it work for people like us,” she said.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Army and the Benue State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.