Kwale Police DPO, Officers Accused of Brutal Assault, Tear Gas Attack on Otutu Precious

Kwale Police DPO, Officers Accused of Brutal Assault, Tear Gas Attack on Otutu Precious

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  • January 24, 2026
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The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kwale Police Division, CSP Agaga John Emisuoria, and other officers of the division have been accused of brutal assault, illegal use of tear gas, robbery, and gross violation of fundamental human rights following an alleged incident involving a commercial motorbike rider, Mr. Otutu Precious Chukwunwike, in Kwale.

The allegations are contained in a petition addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Asaba, by Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Nigeria, Kwale Chapter, on behalf of the victim and his family.

According to the petition, the incident occurred at about 8:00pm when Mr. Chukwunwike was allegedly assaulted without provocation, warrant, or lawful arrest by police officers identified as Officer Kamsy and Officer Prosper, attached to the Kwale Police Division.

The petition stated that Mr. Chukwunwike sustained severe bodily injuries during the alleged assault, with photographs reportedly showing blood all over his body. It further alleged that his wife, mother, and brother were intimidated and assaulted during the incident.

The human rights group also alleged that the officers sprayed tear gas on the victim’s one-year-old child, an act it described as inhuman and dangerous to the child’s life and health.

In addition, the petition accused the officers of forcefully seizing the victim’s personal belongings, including cash, a wristwatch, a chain, and his motorcycle, which serves as his means of livelihood. The group described the action as an abuse of police powers and an act amounting to robbery.

The petition maintained that the incident took place without any explanation of an offence, lawful arrest, or warrant, thereby violating the victim’s fundamental rights.

Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Nigeria said the actions of the officers contravened Sections 33, 34, and 35 of the 1999 Constitution, the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

The organisation stated that it has photographs, witness accounts, statements from family members, and medical reports to substantiate the allegations.

It called on the Commissioner of Police to order an immediate and impartial investigation, ensure the arrest, suspension, and disciplinary action of any officer found culpable, and direct the recovery or compensation of the victim’s seized motorcycle and other belongings.

The group also demanded medical treatment and compensation for the injuries allegedly suffered by Mr. Chukwunwike and his child, as well as assurances that police brutality and extortion in Kwale Police Division would be addressed.

The organisation warned that failure to act on the petition would compel it to escalate the matter to the Police Service Commission, National Human Rights Commission, Force Headquarters, and relevant international human rights bodies.

As at press time, the Delta State Police Command had not responded to the petition.
Kwale Post reports that efforts to reach the police authorities for comments were unsuccessful.