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Nigerian Police Inspector Attached to Imo Government House Found Dead in Room, Circumstances Under Investigation
Inspector Ekele Peter, a Nigerian Police officer from Ofante, Kogi State, assigned to the Imo State Government House, was found dead in his room on Friday, December 20, 2025, though he reportedly died on Tuesday. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed the officer lying unclothed on the floor, and colleagues were seen covering him. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official statement. The incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police operations and internal audits, including a recent case in Niger State where a DSP died during a routine arms audit following suspicions of illegal ammunition dealings. Investigations into Inspector Peter’s death are ongoing.
Inspector Ekele Peter, a Nigerian Police officer from Ofante, Kogi State, assigned to the Imo State Government House, was found dead in his room on Friday, December 20, 2025, though he reportedly died on Tuesday. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed the officer lying unclothed on the floor, and colleagues were seen covering him. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official statement. The incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police operations and internal audits, including a recent case in Niger State where a DSP died during a routine arms audit following suspicions of illegal ammunition dealings. Investigations into Inspector Peter’s death are ongoing.
Nigerian Police Inspector Attached to Imo Government House Found Dead in Room, Circumstances Under Investigation
Inspector Ekele Peter, a Nigerian Police officer from Ofante, Kogi State, assigned to the Imo State Government House, was found dead in his room on Friday, December 20, 2025, though he reportedly died on Tuesday. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed the officer lying unclothed on the floor, and colleagues were seen covering him. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official statement. The incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police operations and internal audits, including a recent case in Niger State where a DSP died during a routine arms audit following suspicions of illegal ammunition dealings. Investigations into Inspector Peter’s death are ongoing.
