Petition Against The Commissioner of Police, Delta State (Olufemi Abaniwonda); Deputy Commissioner of Police (Admin) Adegoke Abdul; SP Edafe Bright (PPRO) Delta State Police Command;And CSP Emeka Ihenacho (DPO, A Division Asaba) For Gross Misconduct, Abuse of Office, Unlawful Declaration of A Citizen As Wanted, Media Trial, Intimidation And Violation of Due Process

𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐮 𝐄𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐮𝐧 𝐏𝐡.𝐃.,𝐍𝐏𝐌,𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞,𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬,𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞,𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐡𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐣𝐚,𝐅𝐂𝐓.

𝐒𝐈𝐑,

PETITION AGAINST THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, DELTA STATE (OLUFEMI ABANIWONDA); DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (ADMIN) ADEGOKE ABDUL; 𝐒𝐏 𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 (𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎) DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND); AND 𝐂𝐒𝐏 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐊𝐀 𝐈𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐎(𝐃𝐏𝐎, 𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐀) FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT, ABUSE OF OFFICE, UNLAWFUL DECLARATION OF A CITIZEN AS WANTED, MEDIA TRIAL, INTIMIDATION AND VIOLATION OF DUE PROCESS

We, the Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum of Nigeria (𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐅𝐍), a legally recognized civil rights and accountability organization, write this petition on behalf of Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as “Wong Box Nigeria”, who has been a victim of grave misconduct, abuse of power, and violation of due process by senior officers of the Delta State Police Command.

1. 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐃
   The officers whose actions form the subject of this petition are:
2. 𝐂𝐏 𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚– Commissioner of Police, Delta State.
3. 𝐃𝐂𝐏 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐣𝐨– Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration), Delta State.
4. 𝐒𝐏 𝐄𝐝𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭– Public Relations Officer (𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎), Delta State Police Command.

• 𝐂𝐒𝐏 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐤𝐚 𝐈𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨– Divisional Police Officer, A-Division Asaba.

1. 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

On 29th August 2025, the above-named officers jointly and maliciously conspired to declare 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐣𝐞𝐢 (𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚) wanted on the official social media handles of the Delta State Police Command, accompanied by the claim that he was “on the run” and that a manhunt had been launched for his arrest.

Shockingly, at the exact time this false declaration was being made, Comrade Ojei was physically present inside the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Intelligence Department (𝐒𝐈𝐃) at the Delta State Police Headquarters, Asaba, where he had been invited for an official meeting.

Despite being within their premises, these officers knowingly and maliciously misled the public through the Police Command’s verified accounts by declaring him “𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝” and alleging that he had absconded.

Subsequently, 𝐃𝐂𝐏 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐣𝐨 unlawfully directed the 𝐈𝐏𝐎 at the State Intelligence Department to hand over all petitions (including those already approved for investigation by the Commissioner of Police) to 𝐂𝐒𝐏 Emeka Iheanacho, the same 𝐃𝐏𝐎 who was previously petitioned by Comrade Ojei for bias and compromise in the handling of a prior case. This act clearly demonstrates conflict of interest and deliberate obstruction of justice. Kindly take note that Police Divisions lacks the capacity to treat petitions, their capacity is to entertain and address complaints or to incident cases.

Furthermore, 𝐒𝐏 𝐄𝐝𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, acting in his personal capacity but leveraging his official office as the Command’s 𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎, publicly threatened the complainant with a media trial and subsequently published an unlawful video of Comrade Ojei obtained without consent in his private home at Asaba, Delta State. He went further to facilitate the circulation of the video and defamatory materials across blogs, online platforms, and traditional media channels with the aim of misrepresenting and destroying the reputation of the complainant before the public.

These actions have subjected Comrade Ojei to public ridicule, defamation, psychological distress, and a violation of his constitutional rights to dignity, fair hearing, and presumption of innocence.

3. 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃

The conduct of the above officers violates multiple provisions of Nigerian law, including but not limited to the following:

(a) 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 2020

• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 1(2): Mandates every Police officer to uphold discipline, integrity, and respect for rule of law.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 8(2)(𝐚): Requires all officers to maintain neutrality and not abuse office or engage in conduct that brings the Force into disrepute.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 24(2)(𝐛): Prohibits public statements or actions that embarrass the Force or violate the rights of any citizen.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 91: Outlines disciplinary measures for misconduct, including abuse of authority and false publication.

(b) 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐂𝐚𝐩 P19 𝐋𝐅𝐍 2004)

• 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 370–373: Forbid Police officers from issuing unguarded public statements or declarations that ridicule or embarrass the Force or violate citizens’ rights.
• 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 377: Categorizes false public declarations and misuse of official information as serious misconduct punishable by suspension, reduction in rank, or dismissal.

(c) Administration of Criminal Justice Act (𝐀𝐂𝐉𝐀) 2015

• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2(1): States that the purpose of the Act is to ensure efficient management of the criminal justice system and protection of suspects’ rights.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 8: Guarantees the presumption of innocence.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 15(1): Requires humane treatment of suspects and prohibits any form of humiliation or exposure to public ridicule.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 300: Prohibits public dissemination of evidence or information that could prejudice fair trial proceedings.

(d) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended)

• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 34(1): Protects the dignity of every citizen.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 36(5): Guarantees that every suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 39 & 46: Provide the right to seek redress for violations of fundamental rights.

(e) 𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐭 2000, Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act

• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 19: Defines abuse of office as using official position to confer unfair advantage or to injure another person.
  The conduct of these officers, using their offices to defame, intimidate, and destroy a citizen, squarely constitutes abuse of office and misuse of public power under this section.

1. 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐔𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒

Under Nigerian law, a person can only be declared wanted after:

1. A warrant of arrest has been issued by a competent court; and
2. The person cannot be located or apprehended after reasonable efforts by the Police.

The 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 𝐀𝐂𝐉𝐀 2015, and judicial precedent make it clear that a “wanted” declaration cannot lawfully be made through social media or press release without prior court authorization.
By declaring 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐣𝐞𝐢 wanted while he was physically in the custody and office of the Police, the officers grossly violated due process and abused their powers.

5. 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The act of releasing the complainant’s image and video to the public without consent and before any legal charge or trial, violates the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 8, 15, 300) and the constitutional presumption of innocence.

Such conduct constitutes “media trial”, a practice explicitly condemned by the judiciary, the Ministry of Justice, and the Police Service Commission as unprofessional, unethical, and prejudicial to justice.

6. 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒

In light of these grave violations, the Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum of Nigeria (RACFN) on behalf of Comrade Victor Ojei (Wong Box Nigeria) demands as follows:

1. Immediate suspension and disciplinary investigation of all officers named in this petition in line with Sections 91 and 92 of the Police Act, 2020.
2. Withdrawal and public retraction of the false “wanted” declaration and social-media publications made on 29th August 2025.
3. Formal apology from the Delta State Police Command to Comrade Victor Ojei.
4. Investigation by the 𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐂 into the abuse of office and misuse of official position for personal vendetta.
5. Reassignment of all pending petitions of the complainant to a neutral and independent police division or state command or zonal office.
6. Public guidance from the 𝐈𝐆𝐏𝐬 office prohibiting future unauthorized “wanted” declarations or media trials by PPROs and divisional commands.

Finally the events of 29th August 2025 represent a dangerous precedent of power abuse and disregard for the rule of law within the Nigeria Police Force. No officer, regardless of rank, is above the Constitution. The arbitrary declaration of citizens as “wanted”, the misuse of Police media channels, and the deployment of intimidation tactics must be confronted decisively if public confidence in the Force is to be restored.

We trust that your esteemed office will act promptly and transparently to restore the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force and ensure that justice, fairness, and accountability prevail.

Respectfully submitted,

For: Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum of Nigeria (𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐅𝐍)

Signed:

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 (+2348038088923)
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬,𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐅𝐍
(𝐎𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐣𝐞𝐢 𝐚.𝐤.𝐚 “𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚”
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Cc:

The Director-General, Department of State Services (𝐃𝐒𝐒)

The Chairman, Police Service Commission (𝐏𝐒𝐂)

The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐂)

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (𝐄𝐅𝐂𝐂)

The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs

The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (𝐍𝐇𝐑𝐂)

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs

The Delta State Director,
𝐃𝐒𝐒 Asaba, Delta State.

The State Commissioner,
𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐂, Asaba, Delta State.