Ejiofor Condemns Police Killings in Effurun, Delta State

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a human rights lawyer, condemned the extrajudicial killing of civilians by police in Effurun, Delta State, describing the trend as a moral catastrophe that undermines the sanctity of life. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, Ejiofor warned that the continued normalization of unlawful killings by security operatives reflects a deep institutional failure that erodes public trust.

He called for a transparent investigation and urgent reforms within the security sector. Ejiofor praised the prompt intervention of Inspector General of Police Tunji Rilwan Disu, noting that the swift response demonstrated a level of institutional responsibility.

He cited recent incidents, including a shooting in Asaba that resulted in the death of a corps member in Abuja, as evidence of a troubling pattern of excessive use of force. Ejiofor urged the federal government, led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to prioritize security sector reform and improve accountability mechanisms, warning that unchecked extrajudicial actions by security forces risk deepening insecurity and weakening Nigeria's democratic foundations.