SDP Youth Leader Enemi Shot Dead By Police Officer In Kogi

A Nigerian police officer, identified as Constable Kebiru Bello, has allegedly shot and killed the Zonal Youth Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Enemi Muhammad, in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The incident reportedly happened on Monday July 10 at the Aija roundabout near the Attah of Igala Palace in Idah.

According to the source, three officers were sent to arrest Enemi on the orders of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ihongbe J. Swetine, following an allegation that one of their colleagues had confessed to selling a rifle to him.

The source said the officers arrived in a Toyota Camry and approached Enemi.

Meanwhile, when Enemi requested to see an arrest warrant or a formal invitation to the station, one of the officers allegedly accused him of being defiant and shot him three times. It was also gathered that after the police failed to present any warrant, Enemi attempted to flee, prompting the shooting.

The source further explained that Enemi was a strong supporter of Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, widely regarded by many as the rightful winner of the 2023 Kogi governorship election.

Source alleged that Enemi’s support for Ajaka was seen as a grave offence by those responsible, leading to his killing without any prior invitation or warning.

The source identified Inspector Ojumu Rokan as the team leader, while Constable Kebiru Bello was the officer who allegedly pulled the trigger. Constable Hussaini (Oseni) Odoma was also reportedly present at the scene.

The source explained that local vigilantes and naval personnel are currently guarding the police station in Idah, amid fears that enraged residents may attempt to storm the facility in protest over Enemi’s killing.

The source said: “Enemi Muhammad was murdered by the police in Idah, Kogi State, on the 10th of July, 2025. The officer who pulled the trigger is Constable Kabiru Bello.”

Narrating how the situation escalated, the source said: “The officers came in a Camry car. Enemi demanded to see a warrant of arrest or a formal letter inviting him to the station. Constable Kabiru Bello responded that he was being stubborn and then shot him three times.

“Enemi was the Zonal Youth Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a strong opposition party in Kogi State. He was a staunch supporter of Murtala Yakubu Ajaka. That alone, they said, was a big offence. There was no prior invitation issued to him before the attempted arrest.”

Describing the incident: “This happened in my place. When Kabiru Bello shot him three times, the two other officers who accompanied him began blaming him for the shooting, and they all left without effecting the arrest.”

According to the source, three officers had arrived to arrest Enemi, but when he attempted to flee, he was shot.

“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) who gave the arrest order is Mr. Ihongbe J. Swetine. Later, the police claimed that one of their colleagues had confessed to selling a rifle to Enemi. Currently, the police station is being guarded by both vigilante and naval officers,” the source said.