Police Brutality :A Tale of Tragedy and Injustice that happened in Obollo - Afor.

Police Brutality :

A Tale of Tragedy and Injustice that happened in Obollo - Afor.

We express our rage over the use of brutal force and inhuman treatment meted on Mr. Nnaemeka Ugwu from Umuezejor Obollo Afor by a cruel police officer attached to Nsukka Area Command that led to his death. The disturbing incident started on 6th of February 2025 which has sent shocking wave in Obollo-Afor. It is equally a stark reminder of the dangers of police brutality and the urgent need for Police Reform. 

On 6th February,  Mr. Nnaemeka Ugwu and many others were harassed and arrested by a police officer who accused a Patent Medical Store owner of selling illicit drugs after the police officer (Inspector Dumiri) and some team of other policemen stormed their business premises located at New makurdi Road Obollo afor . The victim, who was known to his family and friends as a law-abiding citizen was taken into custody and never returned home. Tragically he developed complications at the detention as a result of injuries sustained from the excessive force used by the police officer during interrogation which resulted in him collapsing.  Immediately he collapsed he was rushed to Shanahan hospital but on getting there he was confirmed dead sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.

The circumstances surrounding the victim's death are deeply troubling. Eyewitness from one Mr.  Onyekachi Thaddeus whose wife was equally arrested alongside the deceased and 4 other people reported that the police officer applied excessive force during the arrest and interrogation resulting to the victim sustaining physical injuries all in a bid for him to write a false statement while in custody. The fact that the victims were accused of a crime without any evidence, and that one of them died under suspicious circumstances raises serious questions about police misconduct and impunity in Nsukka Area Command. 

This incident is not an isolated one. It is part of a larger pattern of police brutality and abuse of power that has claimed countless lives and destroyed families. It is a stark reminder that the community is not safe from those Police men who are sworn to protect and serve them. 

We demand justice for the victim and his family. We demand that the police officer alleged to be responsible for his death be held accountable and brought to justice. We demand that the police department take immediate action to address the systemic issues that led to this tragedy and launch a proper and unbiase investigation. 

We will not be silenced. We will not be intimidated. We will continue to speak out against police brutality and demand justice for all victims of police abuse and work tirelessly to create a society where everyone can live without fear of harassment, arrest, or any form of extra judicial killings.

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