Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has expressed outrage over the viral killing of a young singer in Delta State, demanding answers from the Nigerian police force. The incident, which occurred on April 28, 2026, was captured on video and widely shared online, sparking widespread condemnation.
Yvonne Jegede Calls Out Police
Taking to social media, Jegede shared a clearer photo of the officer allegedly involved in the shooting and questioned the circumstances surrounding the death. She asked why the singer was not allowed to lead the officers to the person he was supposed to meet, why he was not taken to court, and why no intervention was made to de-escalate the situation. She also questioned why the officer was not deployed to confront bandits instead of killing a civilian.
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu visited the mother of the slain singer and revealed that she had allegedly lost two sons to police actions. Jegede referenced the 2020 EndSARS protests, noting that the police are now taking the lives of those who fought for reform.
Fans React to the Killing
Fans were deeply emotional after viewing the video of the extrajudicial killing. Many called for punishment for the officers involved and questioned the officer's actions despite the victim's pleas. Some suggested that a proper investigation should have been conducted instead of taking the law into their own hands.
Comments from Social Media
- @mary_aprezi_sodje: "If this is not devil in human flesh, I don't know. Nigerian police, what is this? In broad daylight, with so many witnesses. What kind of injustice is this?"
- @1safiyanu: "May God judge him by posterity. What manner of inhumanity is this? Even Boko Haram and bandits weren't killed like this."
- @nathan_mfon: "The so-called police officer who fired the gun seems to be hiding something. The right thing would have been to investigate."
- @iamarabams: "Those men are SARS, not just ordinary policemen. We thought we ended SARS in 2020, but we didn't."
- @mezaiq: "Nigerian police, what do you have to say? You are sworn to protect citizens, yet you kill them in broad daylight."
- @bilicious_bee: "The police guy has something he is covering. He should be investigated thoroughly."
- @bekky_nova: "Just like that? This ruined my mood."
Background on Yvonne Jegede
Yvonne Jegede is a well-known Nollywood actress who has been active in the entertainment industry for years. She recently made headlines after apologizing to May Edochie over comments made on a podcast. Her reaction to the Delta killing shows her commitment to social justice and police accountability.
