Posted by Samuel on Wed 13th Aug, 2025 - tori.ng
In a writeup shared, Gwamnishu said the officers had accused the occupant of the house of being a cultist and insisted on arresting him.
Harrison Gwamnishu, the popular Nigerian activist, has released a video showing alleged police officers from the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, forcefully entering a man’s apartment without presenting a search warrant.
In a writeup shared, Gwamnishu said the officers had accused the occupant of the house of being a cultist and insisted on arresting him.
He claimed the officers arrested the accused and allegedly extorted N1.1 million from him.
He wrote: ‘’In Awka, some unidentified men broke into a private residence. Moments later, they claimed to be Police officers from SCID Awka. They accused a man of being a cultist, forcefully entered his home, and arrested him without presenting any proper warrant or evidence.
What followed was even worse: after threats and intimidation, they extorted ONE MILLION NAIRA (₦1,000,000) from him as “bail” and warned that if he spoke out, they would ensure he was sent to jail.
This is not policing. This is abuse. This is criminality under the cover of the law.
Adejobi Olumuyiwa Nigeria Police Force Anambra State Police Command
When incidents like this go unchecked, it destroys the efforts of professional and dedicated officers who are truly committed to serving and protecting the people. It deepens public distrust, fuels community resentment, and emboldens the very criminals the police are meant to fight.''
The state police command is yet to react to this incident.
Watch the video he shared below: