Asaba, Delta State – A young man identified as Aboy Odili was allegedly shot by officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) attached to the Delta State Police Command on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Asaba.
A video circulating on social media, shared by Sahara Reporters, shows the aftermath of the incident. Odili, wearing a red jersey with “RUDMAN 91” on the back, is seen sitting injured on a roadside curb beside a damaged red motorcycle. He has a visible wound on his upper arm or shoulder, with blood on his clothes and the ground. Bystanders gather around as he appears to be in pain
In a later part of the footage, people assist him into a blue-and-yellow tricycle (keke) to take him for medical treatment. The video does not show the moment of the shooting.
Sahara Reporters described the incident as another case involving officers from the Delta Police Command. Social media posts and eyewitness accounts claim RRS officers shot Odili while he was riding his motorcycle. However, no official details have been provided about what led to the incident.
The shooting has sparked public outrage, with many Nigerians comparing it to recent cases of alleged police brutality in Delta State, including the killing of Mene Ogidi in Effurun. Some have called for accountability and reforms.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the Delta State Police Command had not released an official statement confirming or denying the incident, identifying the officers involved, or providing an update on Odili’s condition. No arrests have been announced.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about police conduct in the region, as citizens and civil society groups continue to call for investigations and justice.
