FIC Report (Delta State) – The Delta State Police Command wishes to set the records straight on the unfortunate incident that occurred on Thursday 14th May, 2026, along Delta State Polytechnic Road Ogwashi-Uku by Mega Chis, Ogwashi-Uku Aniocha South LGA.
Making the clarification in a press statement, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP. Bright Edafe, disclosed that
a joint patrol team of police operatives and personnel of Nigeria Forestry and Security Service, while on routine duty, saw two men later identified as Adama Augustine and one other.
On sighting the team, the two men took to their heels which necessitated a chase from the forest officers who were part of the patrol team. Upon noticing that they were closing in on them, Adama Augustine jumped into an uncompleted building.
One of the Forest officers continued chasing him but sadly, in the process, both the suspect, Adama Augustine, and the Forest officer fell into an abandoned open site well inside an uncompleted building and got drowned.
They were rescued and rushed to Ogwashi General Hospital but were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Their bodies are now at the hospital morgue awaiting autopsy.
“This is a very painful and tragic accident. The Command expresses deep condolences to the family of Mr. Eze Ifeanyi and his colleagues in the Nigeria Forestry and Security Service, the family of the late Adama Augustine. We mourn with all those affected by this calamity. We want to make it very clear: No shooting took place. Nobody was killed by the police”, the statement added.
According to the release, an investigation has already commenced. The Command reassured the good people of Ogwashi-Uku and the general public of its commitment to the safety of all residents and urged everyone to remain calm and disregard rumours.
“We appeal for continued support and information from the public as we work to prevent such future occurrences”, the statement concluded.
Felix Ijomah
FIC Asaba Delta State
15th May, 2026.
