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A chilling incident has rocked the quiet community of Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, where a serving police officer was allegedly gunned down by personnel from the Department of State Security Service (DSS). The brutal killing, which unfolded at the residence of Chief Abuah Lucky, has left residents in disbelief and authorities scrambling for answers.
According to intelligence sources, the tragedy occurred around 11:30 a.m. on April 23, when police were summoned to investigate reports of a heated confrontation at Henric Empire Garden, a property owned by Chief Abuah Lucky. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the lifeless body of Police Constable Michael Isuwa sprawled in a pool of blood in front of the residence.
Constable Isuwa, originally attached to 48 PMF Ahoada in Rivers State, had been stationed at the estate prior to the incident.
Details surrounding the shooting remain murky, with sources indicating that DSS officers allegedly fired the fatal shots under circumstances yet to be fully clarified. Local authorities acted swiftly to de-escalate the situation, preventing further chaos in the wake of the officer’s death.
In a dramatic turn of events, seven DSS officers and two civilians have been apprehended in connection with the killing. The suspects are currently in custody as investigators work to unravel the motive and sequence of events that led to this shocking act of violence. Meanwhile, the body of Constable Isuwa has been transferred to the Ibusa General Hospital Mortuary, where an autopsy is expected to shed light on the precise cause of death.
This is a deeply troubling incident, and we are committed to getting to the bottom of it
“This is a deeply troubling incident, and we are committed to getting to the bottom of it,” a source close to the investigation revealed, speaking on condition of anonymity. “The loss of a police officer in such a manner is a grave concern, and all parties involved will face the full weight of the law.”
As the investigation unfolds, questions swirl about what sparked the deadly encounter and why DSS personnel were involved. Residents of Ibusa, unaccustomed to such violence, are demanding transparency and justice for the fallen officer. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough probe is underway, with further updates expected as the case develops.
The incident has cast a spotlight on tensions between security agencies in Nigeria, raising broader concerns about coordination and accountability within the nation’s law enforcement framework. For now, the community mourns the loss of Constable Michael Isuwa, whose death has left an indelible mark on Delta State.
