Mathias Ezeaku's Arrest Unleashes Unrest in Nkpor: Allegations of Forceful Detainment and Police Brutality Surface

In Nkpor, near Onitsha, Anambra State, Mr. Mathias Ezeaku, a traditional preacher critical of Christianity, was arrested by men in police uniforms at his worship center. A video on social media shows Ezeaku resisting arrest, leading to sporadic gunshots, injuring one member. Ezeaku had urged worship on Facebook, but some members protested at the Police Annex in Awkuzu, decrying the lack of arrest warrants and proper identification by the operatives. The Anambra State Police Command denies knowledge of the arrest, and the incident highlights concerns about police behavior resembling kidnapping rather than law enforcement.

    The arrest of Mr. Mathias Ezeaku in Nkpor has raised alarm due to the apparent brutality displayed by untrained police officers. The video circulating on social media depicts Ezeaku resisting arrest, triggering gunshots, and resulting in the injury of a worshipper. Members protested at the Police Annex in Awkuzu, citing the absence of arrest warrants and proper identification by the operatives.

The incident underscores a disturbing trend of police actions resembling kidnappings rather than lawful arrests. The Anambra State Police Command's denial of knowledge further adds to the confusion surrounding the situation. Concerns about excessive use of force and the lack of proper procedures during arrests raise questions about the conduct of law enforcement in this case.