Lady in tears as brother passes away at police checkpoint

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to express her grief after her brother tragically passed away following a brief encounter with a police officer at a checkpoint in Ekpoma. The incident occurred shortly after he purchased a car.

In a post circulating on X (formerly Twitter), the distraught sister shared a video of herself in tears as she accused the police of killing her brother without justification.

She questioned the role of law enforcement, asking:

“Are the police supposed to protect us or kill us?”

Speaking further about the tragic loss, she wrote:

“If you’ve been hearing the rumors in Ekpoma, it’s true—the police officer just dropped my brother. Why would they shoot an innocent person? He didn’t steal, he didn’t harm anyone. For what reason?”

“Are we no longer safe outside because of the police? My brother was killed, and we don’t even know why.”

“The hospital has refused to let his parents see him, saying the police didn’t give them permission.”

“Where is this country heading? These officers must be brought to justice. Justice must be served for Chinedu.”

As the emotional video spread online, another clip surfaced, providing further details about the incident.

According to an initial report, the young man was traveling through Ekpoma with his friends after acquiring a car when they encountered a police checkpoint conducting a stop-and-search operation.

The report stated:

“The police stopped this guy and his friends, and an argument broke out. Suddenly, the officer shot his friend in the leg.”

“Shocked by how a minor argument had escalated to gunfire, the deceased questioned the situation. In response, the officer shot him in the stomach, killing him on the spot.”

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“How My Brother Was Shot Dead By Police Officers That Are Meant To Protect Us”. – Lady Cries Out Over The Death Of Her Brother Killed By Nigeria Police Officers In Ekpoma https://t.co/w35vr24YVb pic.twitter.com/QuB5UtbJbE

— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) March 13, 2025