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From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
The Delta State Police Command has debunked a trending video alleging that police operatives discharged live ammunition and shot a civilian in Oviore, Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.
This came some days after the reported shooting of Oghenemine Ogidi, an upcoming musician popularly known as ‘OG’, by now-dismissed Nuhu Usman, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) for allegedly being in possession of firearms.
It was alleged that police shot an unarmed citizen in Okudjere-Ovu community on suspicion of possessing hard drugs on Thursday evening.
Local sources claimed that policemen, in collaboration with anti-cult operatives, allegedly stopped the victim, accused him of possessing drugs, and shot him in the right leg.
In the footage, sympathisers were seen trying to assist the victim after the policemen fled the scene for fear of attacks by youth in the area.
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Reacting, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, A Superintendent of Police (SP), said in a statement that the video is misleading as no live ammunition was fired.
Edafe explained that about 7pm on April 30, 2026, a surveillance patrol team from Orerokpe Division, while on routine patrol in Okuodjedjere Community, attempted to apprehend a suspected drug user.
He said the officers encountered resistance from some youth, creating a tense situation.
“In a bid to safely disengage and prevent escalation, the officers deployed smoke canisters (tear gas) strictly as a crowd-control measure. No live ammunition was discharged.
“Regrettably, one of the canisters struck a civilian on the leg, resulting in injury. The victim was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment,” he said.
Edafe stated that the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has reiterated the command’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, and human rights, warning that any misuse of force would be sanctioned.
