Tension continued to rise across parts of Delta State on Tuesday as youths, activists, and residents staged protests over the killing of upcoming music artist Godspower Ofor, popularly known as “OG Million,” during a controversial police operation that has sparked national outrage.
The 28-year-old artist was reportedly shot during an encounter with police officers linked to a stop-and-search operation in Asaba earlier this week. Since news of the incident broke, the hashtag #JusticeForOGMillion has gained momentum online, with demonstrators demanding the prosecution of officers allegedly involved in the shooting.
Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media have intensified public anger, particularly footage showing a police Toyota Sienna vehicle and several officers at the scene. Protesters have questioned the conduct of the entire police team present during the incident, insisting that accountability should not be limited to only the officer accused of firing the fatal shot.
According to multiple local accounts, Ofor had reportedly gone to collect a courier package, commonly referred to as a “waybill,” when security operatives intercepted him. Community sources allege that the package allegedly contained a firearm unknown to the victim, leading to a confrontation that escalated fatally.
Activists and residents claim the singer attempted to explain that he was unaware of the contents of the parcel before shots were fired. The circumstances surrounding the operation have since triggered accusations of excessive use of force and extrajudicial killing.
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed that an officer connected to the incident has been detained pending investigation, although authorities have yet to publicly release the identities of other officers seen in the now-viral police Sienna vehicle.
Human rights groups and youth organizations have called for a transparent investigation into the actions of the full patrol team, arguing that every officer present during the incident should be questioned.
“The public wants to know who was inside that vehicle and what role each officer played,” one protest coordinator said during demonstrations in Asaba. “Justice cannot stop with one name.”
The incident has renewed scrutiny of police conduct in Delta State, particularly regarding stop-and-search operations and allegations of abuse by security personnel. Legal analysts note that under Nigerian law, suspects are entitled to due process and cannot be punished outside judicial procedures.
The Delta State Police Command has appealed for calm while investigations continue. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said the command remains committed to professionalism and accountability, assuring residents that findings from the probe would be made public once completed.
Meanwhile, family members of the late artist are preparing a formal petition to the Inspector-General of Police, demanding an independent inquiry into the shooting and the prosecution of all officers found culpable.
As protests continue, security has been tightened around parts of Asaba amid fears that public anger over the killing could escalate further.
