KOGI STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
CLARIFICATION ON INCIDENT AT NANA COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, OKPO, KOGI STATE
The Kogi State Police Command wishes to provide a clear update on the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred in the early hours of 26th April, 2026, at Nana College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Okpo, Olamaboro Local Government Area.
Following a report received at the Olamaboro Division at about 10:30 hours on the said date, Police operatives promptly mobilized to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 03:00 hours, a male individual later identified as Andrew Amehson of Okpo allegedly attempted to gain unlawful access into the school premises.
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He was subsequently intercepted by security personnel employed by the college while on duty within the premises. During the course of the incident, the individual was allegedly assaulted by the said security personnel.
He was found unresponsive at the scene by school staff at the time of the report. He sustained severe injuries and was immediately evacuated to a medical facility, where he was later confirmed dead. The scene was professionally processed by Police investigators, and relevant exhibits were recovered to aid the ongoing investigation.
Homicide detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have been deployed to the ccrime scene to conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Preliminary findings have revealed the identities of the security personnel involved. However, they are currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them and ensure they are brought in for proper investigation and prosecution.
The Command strongly condemns all forms of excessive use of force and mob action. It reiterates that private security personnel, vigilante groups, and similar outfits are not authorized to inflict punishment on any individual under any circumstances. Their duties are strictly limited to lawful apprehension on reasonable suspicion and immediate handover to the Police for proper investigation.
Members of the public are therefore urged to remain calm and allow the law to take its full course in the interest of justice and due process.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, assures the public of a thorough, transparent, and professional investigation into the incident. He reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights.
The Command further encourages members of the public to continue to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and provide any useful information that may assist ongoing investigations.
ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat
Police Public Relations Officer
Kogi State Police Command
Date: 30th April, 2026
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, MAY 1ST 2026)
