A businessman has publicly criticised the Nigeria Police Force following the viral shooting of a young man in Delta State, sparking renewed concerns over police conduct and accountability.
Reacting to the disturbing incident, he compared the case to a recent controversy involving the Nigerian Army, where a serving corps member was allegedly killed and authorities were accused of providing misleading information until public outcry forced further scrutiny.
According to the businessman, the young man seen in the viral footage had already been restrained by officers before he was shot.
He pointed out that the suspect’s hands were tied behind his back, suggesting he no longer posed any immediate threat.
He further noted that the victim was heard pleading with officers and reportedly offered to lead them to the individual who sent him.
Questioning the officers’ actions, the businessman argued that law enforcement should have used the suspect’s cooperation to deepen their investigation rather than resorting to deadly force.
He also raised suspicions about the officer’s intentions, alleging that the shooting appeared deliberate rather than accidental.
In his words:
“Few days ago, the Army killed a serving corps member (a youth) and officially lied about it through their official X handle, until people spoke up.
Now, a team of @PoliceNG SARS (rebranded) caught a suspect (a youth), very good job. They tied his hands to his back, which means he was powerless and posed no violent threat to anybody, and he was seen in the video clip begging to take them to the person who sent him. The officer hurriedly shot him, not accidentally but intentionally, and not once.
Two questions for the @PoliceNG:
This young man was not resisting arrest and was willing to lead you to more investigations and discovery. Why didn’t you take advantage of that?
Judging by the officer’s determination to confirm the boy dead, was he paid to silence the young man forever to stop him from exposing who sent him? We need answers.”
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force, through the Delta State Police Command, has confirmed the arrest of the officer involved.
Authorities stated that disciplinary measures and prosecution proceedings have already begun, while assuring the public that justice will be pursued.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
