Social commentator, Gehgeh, has raised serious allegations against officers of the Delta State Police Command, accusing them of repeated cases of brutality and excessive use of force.
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In a viral video, he condemned what he described as a pattern of misconduct by police operatives in the state, citing both a recent fatal incident and his personal experience.
He alleged that on March 31, officers pursued a young man who reportedly ran into a river while attempting to escape arrest.
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According to him, police officers entered the water during the chase but later abandoned the situation, resulting in the man drowning.
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GehGeh also claimed that the matter was not properly addressed after public protests.
He further alleged that in a separate incident, officers shot a man in broad daylight in Delta State, describing the victim as unarmed and already restrained at the time of the shooting.
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He questioned the conduct of the officers involved and called for accountability.
Expressing concern over what he described as growing impunity, he suggested that some officers act without fear of consequences.
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The social commentator also recounted a personal encounter, claiming that he, along with his driver and manager, narrowly escaped being shot by police officers during a stop-and-search operation in the Ubromo area.
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He alleged that officers suddenly opened fire near their vehicle without provocation.
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The allegations have sparked reactions online, with many users calling for an investigation into the conduct of the officers and broader police accountability in Delta State.
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Watch the video here…
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