The Delta State Police Command has arrested and arraigned three suspects, including the Chairman of Emevor Community, over the alleged torture of a resident in Emevor Community, Isoko North Local Government Area, following a viral video that sparked widespread public outrage.
The Command, in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the action followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, after the disturbing footage circulated on social media.
According to the police, the Commissioner immediately ordered the Area Commander of the Ozoro Area Command to launch a swift and discreet investigation. The investigation, which was further strengthened by a petition from concerned human rights activists, revealed that on July 5, 2026, at about 8:15 a.m., the suspects, acting alongside others still at large, unlawfully apprehended the victim and took him to a hotel in Emevor Community.
Police alleged that the victim was subjected to severe humiliation, physically assaulted, inflicted with bodily injuries, and threatened with death during the incident.
Following the conclusion of investigations, officers arrested Lucky Okeremu, 48, Chairman of Emevor Community, alongside Okiemute Oyibo, 46, and Karo Akamakusi, 45.
The suspects have since been arraigned before a competent court on charges bordering on conspiracy to commit felony, assault occasioning harm, conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, and threatening the life of the victim, contrary to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code Law of Delta State. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects who remain at large.
Reacting to the development, CP Yemi Oyeniyi reiterated that while the police recognise the contributions of community leaders and vigilante groups in complementing security efforts, no individual or group has the legal authority to assault, torture, intimidate, or impose unlawful punishment on any citizen.
He warned that anyone who takes the law into their own hands will face prosecution and advised vigilante groups to always hand over suspects to the police for proper investigation and lawful prosecution.
The Delta State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of all residents and ensuring that anyone found violating the law is brought to justice, irrespective of status or position