Prince Godstime Ukuanovwe Oj has spoken in strong support of CSP Fabian Ayameh, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Abraka Division, amidst recent allegations.
The defense follows a video by Irhue Kesiena, in which he accused the police of unlawful detentions, extortion, and oppression of youths in Abraka. Kesiena further claimed that over four young individuals were killed last year and the whereabouts of about 14 others remain unknown.
While Prince Ukuanovwe acknowledged that it’s not his role to refute the allegations directly, he stressed that his intervention is to encourage the DPO to remain focused on maintaining security and order in Abraka and its surroundings.
As the Delta State Chairman of the Conference for the Actualization of Human Rights and an indigene of Abraka, Ukuanovwe emphasized that police officers are entitled to fair treatment and respect. He criticized Kesiena’s approach, saying, “This individual doesn’t even live in Abraka. Why is he turning a personal issue with the DPO into a community-wide crisis? What happened to proper procedures?”
He added that the Nigerian Police Force has established internal mechanisms to handle such complaints and that resorting to social media outrage was unnecessary and harmful.
“Some of these critics don’t understand the harm they cause. Instead of helping the situation, they attack the police online, isolating and vilifying the DPO. These are difficult times—we should be supporting our officers, especially with the growing threats from kidnapping gangs,” he said.
While acknowledging that the police have room for improvement, Ukuanovwe cautioned against public shaming campaigns. He described such acts as ineffective and unserious advocacy, especially when based on insults and unverified claims.
He also recalled a past encounter with the same Kesiena, who publicly challenged him with baseless accusations but quickly withdrew when ignored.
Regarding calls for the DPO’s removal, Ukuanovwe described them as malicious and unrepresentative of the wider community. He noted that both the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) State Chairman and himself, as leaders from Abraka, would lead the charge if the DPO’s conduct truly warranted such action—through proper channels.
He called on the youth to avoid destructive criticism and instead promote dialogue and constructive engagement. “Social media posts have far-reaching consequences. Let’s be responsible,” he urged.
The former House of Representatives candidate further advised young people to stay away from crime, drugs, and cult activities, stating that those who often attack the police are sometimes part of the insecurity problem themselves.
Meanwhile, sources within the police division informed Oasis Magazine that Kesiena’s claims are baseless. One source revealed that the same allegations were investigated by Zone 5 after Kesiena previously filed a petition, and CSP Fabian was cleared.
The source added that during that period, evidence, including call logs obtained from MTN, confirmed the DPO was in Asaba for a CP’s conference when Kesiena’s brother was allegedly killed.
Additionally, when Kesiena presented hunters as witnesses during the investigation, his own witness reportedly discredited the claim, saying those hunters were not involved.
Zone 5 eventually concluded the matter in the DPO’s favor, and despite suggestions to sue for defamation, CSP Fabian has chosen to remain silent, believing that justice will prevail in the end.
