Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has called on the Nigeria Police Force to arrest and question two civilians allegedly linked to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mine Ogidi in Delta State.
The incident, which reportedly occurred in broad daylight on Sunday, April 26, drew widespread attention after a viral video surfaced showing a police officer, identified as Usman Nuhu, discharging his weapon at the suspect. Gwamnishu alleged that two civilians, identified as Efe and Godwin, played active roles during the operation and should be treated as accomplices.
In a video statement released Thursday night, the activist said the officer was accompanied by the civilians to a motor park where Ogidi was stopped while carrying a parcel said to contain a firearm. He questioned why individuals who are not members of the police were involved in what appeared to be an official enforcement action.
According to Gwamnishu, footage from the scene shows one of the civilians handing a magazine to the officer, who then loaded his weapon before firing at the suspect. He further claimed that the same individuals helped move Ogidi’s body—after he had collapsed—into a police-branded Sienna vehicle driven by the officer, raising concerns about a possible attempt to conceal their involvement.
He also made a broader allegation against the local Area Command, accusing it of a pattern of allowing civilians to participate in operations, including claims that police uniforms are sometimes given to non-officers for unauthorised activities.
The activist added another serious claim, alleging that after the victim was transported to the Effurun Police Division, additional shots were fired at close range. These claims have not been independently verified at the time of reporting.
Gwamnishu further disclosed that he has received threats since speaking out on the case, and urged the police authorities to conduct a transparent investigation. He insisted that all individuals connected to the incident, including the civilians named, must be held accountable for the death of Mene Ogidi.
