Parents Who Lost First Son To NDLEA Officials’ Bullets Battle To Save Second Baby
Eromonsele, a toddler less than two years old, faces the imminent risk of losing his sight unless urgent measures are taken to fly him abroad for essential medical treatment.
The heartbreaking ordeal of Eromonsele’s parents began with the tragic loss of their eldest son to bullets fired by unidentified NDLEA officials. Now, Eromonsele’s nightly cries, accompanied by blood from his affected eye, serve as a painful reminder of their family’s ordeal.
“At times when he cries, you see blood coming out from that particular eye,” shared Eromonsele’s distraught father, Fidelis, as he fought back tears. “The way they programmed the use of my son’s eye drop is somehow. We must do it every two hours to avoid infection and we must apply it without failing,” he added.
Despite their sleepless nights and significant expenses, the distraught parents know that the solution lies beyond their reach. Medical experts have advised that Eromonsele needs advanced treatment abroad, specifically in the United States.
“After trying their best, doctors at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, where the two kids were initially rushed to, said they would have to refer him to Lagos because the situation of the eye was not one they could handle,” Fidelis recalled.
Subsequent consultations in Lagos confirmed the severity of Eromonsele’s condition, prompting medical professionals to recommend treatment overseas. However, the path to obtaining treatment abroad has been fraught with challenges.
Efforts to secure assistance from the NDLEA, responsible for the tragic incident, have been met with delays and unfulfilled promises. Despite assurances from NDLEA officials, including Chairman Bubba Marwa, progress has been slow and communication sporadic.
Fidelis’s personal efforts, including visa applications and reaching out to contacts in the US, have faced obstacles due to financial constraints and bureaucratic hurdles. Despite promises of support from the Delta State government and intervention from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), tangible assistance has been limited.
While promises of financial aid and assistance with visa applications have been made, bureaucratic delays and miscommunication have hindered progress. Efforts to expedite visa applications have been unsuccessful, leaving Eromonsele’s condition to deteriorate further.
Now, with the medical bill escalating and Eromonsele’s condition worsening, Fidelis is left with little hope and a mounting sense of desperation. The family’s plea for assistance to save their son’s sight remains unanswered, as bureaucratic hurdles and financial constraints continue to stand in the way of life-saving treatment.
