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Unemployed graduate alleges police complicity in brother's death in Delta river
via Punch Nigeria9 min read
Victor Friday, an unemployed graduate, has accused police officers in Delta State of involvement in the death of his elder brother, Joshua Ibanga, also known as Amadi. According to Friday, on March 31, police officers, accompanied by an informant named Ashara, approached his brother in Ubeji, Warri. Friday alleges that Ashara, who reportedly had prior issues with Ibanga, pointed him out to the police. Ibanga, fearing harassment and the need to pay for bail, fled towards the riverside. While being pursued by officers on foot and in a Sienna vehicle, he dived into the river. Unable to swim, the police allegedly threw stones at him. A witness, the mother of a 12-year-old child who was with Ibanga, reportedly saw the police throwing stones before Ibanga sank. Friday claims that when his brother's body was recovered five to six hours later, it was still bleeding from the face and his stomach was flat, suggesting he did not drown. The family met with the Commissioner of Police, where the five accused officers denied chasing anyone, contradicting the informant's confession. The family is struggling to afford the 300,000 Naira required for an autopsy, which they believe is being used by the police to frustrate their pursuit of justice. Friday is seeking pro bono legal assistance and calls on the Delta State Government to address police harassment in the community.
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