The Delta State Police Command has invited human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, for questioning over allegations bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, incitement to engage in terrorism, communal war and obstruction.
Gwamnishu, who is the Director General of Behind Bars Human Rights and Safe City Volunteer Foundation, recently shared the viral video showing ASP Usman Nuhu allegedly shooting dead an unarmed suspect, Oghenemine Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
The police invitation, dated June 1, 2026, was signed by ACP Adigwe on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, State CID, Asaba.
The letter, titled “Re: Case Of Conspiracy, Attempted Murder, Incitement To Engage In Terrorism, Communal War And Obstruction,” directed Gwamnishu to appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, through the Officer-in-Charge of Homicide, State CID, Asaba, on June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
“This office is investigating the above-mentioned case. In view thereof, you are invited to have an interface with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba through the O/C Homicide, State CID, Asaba on June 4, 2026 by 1000hrs,” the letter read.
However, after receiving the invitation, Gwamnishu appeared at the Delta State Police Command Headquarters, Asaba, on Tuesday, two days ahead of the date stated in the letter.
In a video shared on his social media page, the activist said he had nothing to fear and insisted that his only offence was posting the video of the late Oghenemine Ogidi to draw public attention to alleged police brutality.
“I’ve no reason to be scared of the police. They have nothing against me,” he said.
“I only posted Oghenemine’s case, which deserved public awareness to end police brutality. That when a suspect is already arrested, tied, pleading and already cooperating with you, why kill him?”
Gwamnishu denied involvement in terrorism, attempted murder or any related allegation, describing the petition against him as frivolous.
He said he had been working with authorities to promote safety in Delta State and should not be treated as a suspect for exposing alleged wrongdoing.
“In 2011, I suffered four years detention by this same police. I’ve been a collaborator in stabilising the state. So, if somebody wrote a petition against me for terrorism, attempted murder or anything of such, I’m not part of it,” he said.
He further demanded that anyone who allegedly supplied false information to the police should be identified and prosecuted.
“So, this petition is frivolous, and anybody who wrote it must be brought to book for false information to the police,” he added.
Gwamnishu also said he had been receiving threats from different quarters since the video went viral, but denied having any role in the recent transfer of police officers from the Delta State Command.
“The officers recently transferred from Delta State Command, over 1,000 of them, I’ve no hand in it,” he said.
He also defended his social media activities on cases of kidnapping and insecurity, saying he only assists by creating awareness and does not usurp the duties of the police or the military.
“On the cases of kidnaps and my efforts, I post on social media. I’m not taking the work of police or military. I’m only assisting. I don’t own a gun,” he said.
The invitation comes amid public outrage over the killing of Ogidi and the ongoing prosecution of five police officers in connection with the incident.
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