Lawmaker Urges Investigation Following Death of Delta Vigilante Leader in Police Custody

Duakpemi Kunu Gift, the head of the Warri North Local Government Legislative Arm, has asked the Delta State Government to look into the death of Liberty Kunu, the team leader of a security vigilante (SOS).

In a statement on Tuesday, Gift—who was also the deceased’s brother—made the demand.

After being detained on suspicion of robbery, Liberty Kunu is said to have passed away while in police custody.

However, Gift insisted that his brother was not guilty of the claimed crime, pointing out that he had previously worked with security services.

He demanded a comprehensive, open, and impartial investigation into the events leading up to his brother’s death, claiming that the Delta State Police Command was mislead to designate his brother as a gun runner and robbery suspect.

“My younger brother, Commander Liberty, gave his life to protect Delta State, and his wrongful death and subsequent false labeling have caused me great anguish and pushed me to speak out.

In order to defend people and property in Warri, Sapele, and other areas, Commander Liberty collaborated closely with the Delta State Police Command and, consequently, the Delta State Government.

“A comprehensive, transparent, and impartial inquiry has not been carried out by the Nigeria Police Force, Delta State Command, or the Delta State Government. Rather, they have decided to posthumously call my brother a kidnapper, which is an unethical course of action.

“regardless of how high up. There must be justice.

“My grief has been intense. I was shocked, hurt, and respected due process, so I kept quiet for a long time. But I cannot remain silent any longer while a government of which I am a member refuses to conduct a thorough investigation and instead makes a heartless, false, and destructive statement about a guy who sacrificed his life for the sake of public safety.

“This injustice is intolerable,” Gift declared.

Keep in mind that Kunu’s death was already connected by the Delta Police Command to his alleged criminal participation.