Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has shared a disturbing video showing Nigerian police officers shooting a tied-up young man in Delta state, accusing them of planning to cover up the incident. The video, posted on his social media platform, has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians.
Details of the Incident
The footage shows a young man crying in pain and begging armed men in mufti, who are seen with a police van bearing the inscription "Nigeria Police Force, Effurun Area Command, Uvwie." The distressed young man was heard begging for mercy, saying he would reveal everything. "Officer, abeg, I will tell you everything," he pleaded. However, instead of listening, the men pulled out their weapons, and one of them shot him.
Gwamnishu's Statement
Sharing the video on his social media page, Gwamnishu explained that the video was not staged and urged Nigerians to share it widely so authorities could investigate. He wrote: "This video is disturbing. Please share to the authorities to investigate this ASAP. This is live execution carried out by some armed men alleged to be Police officers attached to Effurum Area Command. Please share and tag Nigeria Police Force."
Shortly after his first post, Gwamnishu shared images showing the young man with his hands and legs tied, as well as a photo of the police van displaying the station's address. In an emotional statement, the activist questioned how officers could shoot a restrained suspect who posed no threat. He wrote: "You caught him and tied both hands behind his back, stripped of any chance to defend himself. He wasn’t fighting, he wasn’t running, he was begging. Begging for a chance. Begging you to take him to Sapele, to show you someone, anyone, who could speak for him, who could prove his innocence. But you didn’t listen. You pulled the trigger and ended his voice, his plea, his chance to be heard."
Allegations of Cover-Up
Gwamnishu further alleged that the officers might place a gun beside the victim's body and label him an armed robber to justify the shooting. He challenged the police force to defend their actions, insisting in the comment section that the story was confirmed and accurate, and that the officers killed the young man to cover up something. "The STORY IS 100% Correct. Let the police come out to defend this. They kpai the boy to cover up," he wrote.
Public Reaction
Nigerians reacted with outrage to Gwamnishu's video. Many expressed shock and demanded justice. @asikabright said: "How can you kpai person wey you don already tied up, no matter his crime, it's only the court that can sentence him, what manner of lawlessness is this?" @pitakwa1 commented: "That policeman has been killing innocent people before now. It was so easy for him. Not his first time." @muripounds01 wrote: "Who knows how many has been done behind the camera?" @denglishalhajii reacted: "Dey unalived him to cover up someone I swear to God." @suobaby_ said: "The family should take legal action against the officer. No law allows a suspect to be shot instead of being arrested and taken to court!"
Background on Harrison Gwamnishu
Harrison Gwamnishu is a well-known human rights activist in Nigeria, often involved in cases of police brutality and extrajudicial killings. He has previously challenged social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, over kidnapping allegations. In January 2026, Gwamnishu shared screenshots of their private messages, accusing VDM of emotional blackmail and mishandling a sensitive issue. He maintained his innocence and demanded public proof, stressing that accusations without evidence could mislead the public and endanger lives.
