Evelyn Asiayei, the widow of Banalayefa Asiayei, a Bayelsa driver allegedly shot by a policeman, shared the harrowing details of her husband's final moments. According to Evelyn, an eyewitness who was in the car with her husband recounted the tragic event to the family. The eyewitness reported that after the security officer shot Banalayefa, he exited the vehicle, observed his victim, and then re-entered the car and drove away. This eyewitness quickly noted the van's plate number, which became a crucial piece of evidence.

In an interview with The Punch News, Evelyn elaborated on the incident: "According to my in-laws, one of the passengers was still in the vehicle when the policeman shot my husband. The eyewitness told them everything that happened, and they became angry. They took the body to the gate of the government house. They had to. At first, the policemen there asked them how they were so sure that it was an officer attached to the state security outfit, Operation Doo Akpo, who shot him, as many people were patrolling Azikoro Road, where my husband was killed."

She continued, "My husband’s family told them an eyewitness had given them the van number. According to the eyewitness, after shooting my husband, the policeman got out, looked at him, then got back into their vehicle and drove off. As they were driving, the eyewitness quickly wrote down the van number. So, my husband’s family gave the van number to the officers at the gate, and they made a call."

Evelyn's account underscores the importance of eyewitness testimony in seeking justice for her husband's death. The family's quick action in recording the van's plate number and presenting it to the authorities was pivotal in identifying the suspect. This incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, highlighting the ongoing issues of police violence and the need for robust oversight in law enforcement.