The death of Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, the President-General of Okuama Community in Delta State, while in military detention, is both tragic and deeply concerning.
His passing on December 4, 2024, reportedly due to severe torture and inhumane treatment, highlights serious issues regarding the conditions and treatment of detainees by the Nigerian military.
The Okuama community is now not only mourning his loss but also expressing heightened anxiety over the health of another detained leader, Pa Dennis Okugbaye, who is reportedly in critical condition at an undisclosed military facility.
As previously reported, Oghoroko, along with other leaders—Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs. Rita Akata—was arrested between August 18 and 20, 2024. The group has been held in an unknown detention facility since then.
In response to their unlawful detention, the Okuama community filed a lawsuit in August 2024 (Suit No: FHC/WR/CS/84/2024) against the Nigerian Army and two other defendants, demanding N100 million for their illegal detention. The community had also sought legal redress for the destruction of Okuama after the killing of 17 soldiers, filing additional suits in the Federal High Court, Warri.
The most recent hearing was on November 20, 2024, when the Federal High Court adjourned a bail application for the detained leaders to December 9, 2024. However, before the hearing date, Pa Oghoroko passed away in detention.
Chief Albert Akpomudje SAN, who leads the community’s legal team, described the news of Oghoroko’s death as “disturbing” and stated that he would meet with the family and his team to decide the next steps.
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