By Abasi Ita
The Delta State Police Command has invited human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu for questioning following his circulation of a viral video showing the fatal shooting of Oghenemine Ogidi by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State.
Gwamnishu, Director General of the Behind Bars Human Rights and Safe City Volunteer Foundation, disclosed the development in a video posted on his social media platforms.
According to an invitation letter dated June 1, 2026, and signed on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, the activist is being invited in connection with an investigation into allegations bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, incitement to terrorism, communal conflict and obstruction.
The letter directed him to appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Police through the Officer in Charge of Homicide at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba on June 4.
However, Gwamnishu said he decided to honour the invitation ahead of schedule and visited the Delta State Police Command headquarters in Asaba.
Speaking in the video, he maintained that he had committed no offence and insisted that his only involvement was sharing details of Oghenemine’s killing to draw public attention to alleged police brutality.
“I have no reason to fear the police because I have done nothing wrong. My only action was posting the case of Oghenemine because the public deserved to know what happened,” he said.
He questioned the circumstances surrounding the killing, arguing that a suspect who had already been arrested, restrained and was cooperating with officers should not have been shot.
The activist also rejected the allegations being investigated, describing them as frivolous and unfounded.
According to him, he has no links to terrorism, attempted murder or any criminal activity and believes anyone who submitted false information against him should be held accountable.
Gwamnishu further revealed that he had received threats from various quarters since the incident attracted public attention.
He denied involvement in the recent transfer of police personnel from the Delta State Command and stressed that his social media activities were intended to support efforts against crime and insecurity.
“I only use social media to assist in exposing criminal activities and security concerns. I am not doing the work of the police or the military, and I do not own a gun,” he stated.
The invitation comes amid growing public concern over the killing of Oghenemine Ogidi, a case that has intensified calls for accountability and renewed scrutiny of police conduct in Delta State.
