The Young Nigerian Rights Organization (YNRO) has accused the Delta State Commissioner of Police of negligence, abuse of office, and endangerment of justice after a criminal petition against alleged forgery and impersonation in Ubulu-Uku community was placed on “Keep in View” without investigation.
In a strongly worded protest addressed to the Inspector General of Police, YNRO alleged that the Commissioner’s refusal to act on the matter had “undermined the fight against criminality, eroded public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, and endangered the rule of law in Delta State.”
The petition in question was filed on August 17, 2025, against Mr. George Ofulue, an uncle to His Royal Majesty Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I of Ubulu-Uku. The group accused him of forging the official letterhead of the Obi, impersonating the office of Palace Secretary, fraudulently suspending the Onishe of Ubulu-Uku (Prime Minister of the kingdom), and instigating a crisis that threatens peace in the community.
YNRO Lead Activist, Comrade Victor Ojei, said the group was “shocked” to discover during a follow-up visit on August 27, 2025 that the petition had not been acted upon.
> “The decision to keep a criminal petition in view amounts to gross negligence and abuse of office by the Commissioner of Police,” Ojei said.
“By refusing to act on a clear case of forgery, impersonation, and criminal conspiracy, the Commissioner has undermined the rule of law and set a dangerous precedent that encourages lawlessness.”
The rights group warned that the negligence could escalate into a major security crisis.
“Already, Ubulu-Uku community is polarized into factions, creating imminent risks of unrest,” Ojei noted.
“The fraudulent use of a sacred traditional institution’s letterhead not only undermines the authority of the Obi but also signals to criminals that they can act with impunity in Delta State.”
YNRO urged the Inspector General of Police to order the immediate transfer of the case from the Delta State Command to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja for impartial handling. The group also demanded a probe into the conduct of the Delta State Police Commissioner.
The statement further called on the IGP to issue directives to all state police commands to stop the abuse of the “Keep in View” (KIV) system.
“KIV has become a tool of impunity that erodes trust in the police. We have seen the dangers before — ignored petitions in Rivers, Lagos, and even Delta State in the past eventually led to mass violence, communal clashes, and rising kidnappings,” Ojei warned.
The group also appealed for protection for Chief James Asika Onwordi, the Onishe of Ubulu-Uku, insisting he remained the legitimate traditional authority recognized in Delta State’s organogram.
Concluding, Ojei said the case was a test of the police leadership’s willingness to enforce accountability.
“A strong message must be sent that no Commissioner of Police has the authority to suppress justice. The Nigeria Police Force must be seen to protect the people, not shield criminals,” he said.
The letter was copied to the President of Nigeria, the National Security Adviser, the Police Service Commission, the Governor of Delta State, the DSS, and the Attorney-General of the Federation.
