- Pa James Oghoroko, President-General of Okuama Community, has reportedly died from torture and alleged inhumane treatment in military detention.
- Oghoroko was one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military in August 2024.
- The community has filed lawsuits demanding justice and N100 million in damages for their illegal detention.
Pa James Oghoroko, the President-General of Okuama Community in Delta State, has tragically died in military detention. According to reports, Oghoroko’s death was a result of torture and inhumane treatment while in custody.
Oghoroko was arrested in August 2024, along with other community leaders, including Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, and Pa Dennis Okugbaye. The community has been seeking justice and demanding N100 million in damages for their illegal detention.
The Federal High Court in Warri had adjourned the bail application of the arrested leaders to December 9, 2024. However, Oghoroko did not live to see the outcome of the hearing.
