The Delta State Police Command has invited prominent human rights activist and Director-General of Behind Bars Human Rights and Safe City Volunteer Foundation, Harrison Gwamnishu, for questioning over allegations bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, terrorism-related incitement, communal unrest, and obstruction.
The invitation followed Gwamnishu’s circulation of a viral video showing the alleged extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Ogidi, an unarmed suspect who was reportedly shot by ASP Usman Nuhu in Effurun, Delta State.
In a letter dated June 1, 2026, and signed by ACP Adigwe on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Delta State, Gwamnishu was directed to appear before the State CID in Asaba on June 4.
The letter, titled “Re: Case of Conspiracy, Attempted Murder, Incitement to Engage in Terrorism, Communal War and Obstruction,” stated:
“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 Officer-in-Charge, Homicide, State CID, Asaba, on June 4, 2026, by 10:00hrs.”
The police further conveyed the goodwill of the Delta State Commissioner of Police to the activist.
However, Gwamnishu disclosed in a video posted on his social media platforms that he had already reported to the Delta State Police Command Headquarters in Asaba, two days ahead of the scheduled date, to honour the invitation.
Addressing his followers, the activist dismissed the allegations against him and maintained that his actions were solely aimed at drawing public attention to what he described as police brutality.
“I have no reason to be afraid of the police. They have nothing against me. I only shared Oghenemine’s case because it deserved public attention,” he said.
According to him, the deceased suspect had already been arrested, restrained, and was cooperating with officers before he was allegedly shot.
Gwamnishu also rejected claims linking him to terrorism, attempted murder, or any criminal conspiracy, describing the petition against him as baseless.
“In 2011, I spent four years in detention by this same police institution. Since then, I have worked closely with security agencies to help stabilise the state. If anyone petitioned the police against me on allegations of terrorism or attempted murder, I am not involved in anything of that nature,” he stated.
The activist called for those responsible for what he described as false allegations to be held accountable, adding that he had received threats from various quarters in recent weeks.
He also denied involvement in the recent transfer of over 1,000 police officers from the Delta State Command and clarified that his contributions to anti-kidnapping efforts were limited to advocacy and information-sharing on social media.
“I am not doing the work of the police or the military. I only assist by sharing information. I do not own a gun,” he added.
The police have yet to issue a public statement on the specific allegations contained in the petition or the status of their investigation.
