Death of Cop, CSP Ekene Nwosu sparks wild celebration in Akwa Ibom (Photo)

The passing of CSP Ekene Nwosu, a former officer in charge of the Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, has stirred strong emotions and public reactions across the state.

While official police sources have remained silent since news of his death broke, social media platforms in Akwa Ibom have been flooded with messages of relief and celebration, with many recounting painful experiences allegedly suffered at his hands.

Prominent human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, was among those who reacted strongly to the news. In a statement posted via his official Facebook page, Effiong described Nwosu as “a despicable human being, a murderous and callous policeman who dehumanized his victims without remorse.”

Effiong recalled years of confrontation with the late officer, whom he accused of disregarding court orders, violating human rights, and operating as a mercenary for powerful political figures in the state. “Ekene had so much power in the state,” Effiong alleged, adding that successive police commissioners failed to rein him in due to his connections with corrupt politicians.

According to Effiong, Nwosu was repeatedly found culpable by courts for rights violations, including in cases handled by his law firm in Uyo. The lawyer expressed disappointment that despite several complaints, the officer remained in service for years until his eventual transfer to Ekiti State, where he reportedly died.

Effiong also revealed that Nwosu allegedly celebrated the death of a former Commissioner of Police who had initiated his transfer out of Akwa Ibom. “It is true that every mortal will taste death, but we should reflect on what we will be remembered for,” Effiong remarked.

As of press time, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official statement on Nwosu’s passing. However, the public response has continued to underscore deep-seated grievances against police brutality and the unchecked excesses of security operatives in parts of the country.

According to Effiong:

“CSP EKENE NWOSU: WHEN A MURDEROUS AND ROGUE POLICE OFFICER DIES

I have read about the death of CSP Ekene Nwosu, the former OC of the Anti-Robbery Squad in the Akwa Ibom State Police Command Headquarters.

Since the news of his demise broke, a lot of people have been celebrating, with many recounting their ordeals and terrible experiences in the hands of Ekene.

Those who are against the celebration of his death are entitled to their opinions.

The Ekene Nwosu that I knew, and had occasions to confront, was a devil, a despicable human being, a murderous and callous policeman who went to the extremes to dehumanize his many victims.

Ekene is a perfect example of a rogue police officer, he subjected innocent people in Akwa Ibom to the most barbaric forms of dehumanization.

He had no respect for lawyers, he had no respect for human rights, and held the Judiciary in contempt.

The Courts found him culpable for the violation of the rights of citizens in many cases, including the ones handled by our law firm in Uyo.

The fact that such a despicable person was allowed to continue in service despite many the complaints against him speaks to the rot in the Police.

Ekene had so much power in the State.

Successive Commissioners of Police failed to checkmate him, partly because he was a mercenary for oppressive and corrupt politicians in Akwa Ibom State.

I am reliably informed that Ekene celebrated the death of the immediate past CP who finally ensured that he was transferred to Ekiti State where he died yesterday .

Politicians used him to target people.

Ekene was a devil, and I hope that other rogues in uniform will realize that they will die one day.

It is true that every mortal will taste death, but we should always reflect on what we will be remembered for.

For Ekene, those who remember him for his many evil deeds are within their right.”

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