“I Have Lost Two Sons to Police Action” — Ogidi’s Mother Laments

A grieving mother has raised alarm over alleged police brutality after losing her son, Mr. Oghenemine Ogidi, who was recently shot by a police officer in an incident that has sparked widespread outrage following the circulation of a viral video on social media.

The distraught mother disclosed that the late Mr. Ogidi is the second son she has lost to police action, describing the tragedy as a painful repeat of an earlier incident involving her first son. According to her account, the first son was arrested from his residence in 2022 by law enforcement officers and was never seen again. She claimed that the family received no official explanation, documentation, or updates regarding his whereabouts or fate.

The recent killing of Mr. Ogidi has therefore deepened the family’s grief, as both sons were allegedly shot by police officers without proper investigation, formal charges, or transparent documentation surrounding the circumstances of the incidents.

The case has triggered strong reactions from relatives, community members, and concerned Nigerians, many of whom have condemned what they describe as a disturbing pattern of excessive use of force and lack of accountability within sections of the law enforcement system. Civil society advocates and members of the public are now calling on relevant authorities to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into both incidents to ensure justice for the victims and their family.

In response to the public outcry, authorities have taken disciplinary action against the officer involved in the latest incident. The police officer accused of carrying out the shooting has since been dismissed from the force and formally charged to court, signaling the beginning of legal proceedings in the matter.

Observers say the outcome of the case will be closely watched as Nigerians continue to demand greater professionalism, transparency, and respect for human rights in policing across the country.