Delta Family Accuses Police Units of Manipulating Investigation, Seeks IGP’s Intervention
The family and friends of Mr. Precious Okocha from Delta State have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, calling for a thorough and independent investigation into what they described as incessant attacks and police bias in an ongoing criminal matter involving Mr. Augustine Ifedishu, also known as “AC Bless,” and his alleged accomplices.
In two separate petitions through their lawyer, Mr. Arinze Ojimba of Law Grits Attorney, the family urged the IGP to set up a special inquiry team to harmonise all case files and ensure a fair investigation.
They also demanded the immediate release of Mr. Okocha, who they said is the nominal complainant in the matter but is currently being detained by the police on what they described as trumped-up allegations.
The petition, titled “Petition for harmonization of case files and independent investigation into the matter between Precious Okocha and others and Mr. Augustine Ifedishu (a.k.a AC Bless) and cohorts,” accused operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of turning the complainant into a suspect.
The family further alleged that personnel of the IGP Monitoring Unit were frustrating the investigation and aiding the suspects, leading to Okocha’s arrest and detention.
“This development is not only a manifest abuse of police process but also an affront to fairness, impartiality, and the constitutional role of the Police as protectors of law and order,” the petition reads in part.
The family called on the IGP to: “Harmonise all case files currently before IRT, IGP Monitoring Unit, X-Squad Asaba, and Zone 5 Benin City.
“Transfer the case to an independent and neutral police unit under his direct supervision.
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“Review Okocha’s continued detention and release him pending the outcome of a unified investigation.
“Investigate and sanction any officers found to have compromised the process.”
They also described the situation as “legally untenable,” stressing that the same parties cannot simultaneously act as complainants and defendants in different police formations over the same matter.
Meanwhile, the traditional ruler of Nsukwa Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Dr. Kenneth Ezegbunem JP, had earlier petitioned the Delta State Police Command over repeated attacks on his community by armed individuals.
Through his lawyer, Mr. B. A. Enosemudiana of Swot Analysis Attorney, the monarch raised concerns about the constant invasion of Obiadigwe Camp at Okokogbe Quarters, Nsukwa, by unidentified armed men.
The petition, dated June 27, 2025, detailed how the attackers invaded the area, assaulted workers, destroyed farmlands and equipment, and threatened further violence.
“It is premised on these foregoing facts and coupled with the fact that our client is a law-abiding citizen who would not like to resort to self-help that we are making this clarion call,” the petition stated.
The monarch urged the police to launch a discreet investigation, arrest the perpetrators, and prosecute them to deter future attacks.
