The Delta State Police Command has arrested and arraigned three persons, including the Chairman of Emevor Community in Isoko North Local Government Area, following a viral video that allegedly captured the torture and humiliation of a resident.
The Command said the arrests followed an intensive investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, after the disturbing footage circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage and attracting the attention of human rights advocates.
According to a statement on Friday by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, the Commissioner directed the Area Commander of the Ozoro Area Command to immediately commence a discreet investigation into the incident.
Police said the investigation, which was further strengthened by a petition from concerned human rights activists, revealed that the victim was allegedly apprehended on July 5, 2026, by a group of suspects acting together before being taken to a hotel in Emevor Community.
The statement alleged that the victim was subjected to degrading treatment, physically assaulted, sustained bodily injuries and was threatened with death while in the custody of the suspects.
Following the conclusion of investigations, police arrested Lucky Okeremu (48), identified as the Chairman of Emevor Community, alongside Okiemute Oyibo (46) and Karo Akamakusi (45).
According to the Command, the three suspects have 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 under the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code Law of Delta State.
Police added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects alleged to have participated in the incident but who remain at large.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi cautioned community leaders and members of vigilante groups against taking the law into their own hands.
While acknowledging the contributions of vigilante groups to community policing, the police chief stressed that they have no legal authority to torture, intimidate or mete out punishment to suspects.
“The Command recognises the role of community leaders and vigilante groups in supporting security efforts, but no individual or group has the authority to assault, torture, intimidate or subject any person to unlawful punishment,” the Commissioner said.
He warned that anyone found engaging in acts of jungle justice would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner also urged vigilante groups across the state to always hand over arrested suspects to the police for proper investigation and prosecution through lawful procedures.
