Shedrack Ogune Petitions Delta Police Over Viral Indecent Video, Seeks Arrest of Perpetrators

Graduate Assistant at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State, Shedrack Ogune, has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, over the alleged circulation of obscene, nude and indecent photographs and video materials purportedly depicting him, demanding a thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible.

Ogune, through his solicitors, K.O. Ajayi & Co., alleged that the materials were falsely attributed to him and circulated on social media with the intention of ridiculing him, maligning his character and damaging his reputation.

The petition, dated September 15, 2026, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police at the Delta State Police Command, Okpanam Road, Asaba, called for the identification, arrest and prosecution of all persons involved in the alleged publication and dissemination of the materials.

The development follows the circulation of a video on social media earlier this month, which reportedly accused Ogune of indecent conduct and triggered concerns over his reputation and personal dignity.

However, the petitioner has categorically denied the allegations, describing the publication as false, unfounded, malicious and entirely without basis.

According to the petition, Ogune became aware of the alleged circulation of the materials on or about September 10, 2026, after they were reportedly shared through electronic and social-media platforms.

His lawyers stated that information available to their client indicated that the materials were initially published through a WhatsApp channel identified as “DOU General Anonymous WhatsApp Channel (Fun Activities),” which the petition said was understood to be associated with one Alamidе Michael.

The solicitors stated that the identity of the person or persons who authored or initiated the publication remained unknown, prompting their client to seek police intervention to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The petition stressed that Ogune neither participated in nor consented to, authorised or permitted the publication or circulation of the materials, adding that he had no knowledge of the circumstances purportedly represented in the photographs and videos.

His lawyers warned that the continued availability and redistribution of the materials could worsen the alleged harm, making an urgent and comprehensive investigation necessary.

The petition also raised concerns over alleged violations of the petitioner’s constitutional rights to dignity and privacy under Sections 34 and 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

It further cited provisions of the Criminal Code and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended, which the solicitors said could be relevant to the alleged conduct.

Among other demands, the lawyers urged the police to trace and identify the originators of the materials, establish how the photographs and videos were obtained, and investigate all persons who may have published, forwarded, reposted or otherwise disseminated them.

They also called for an investigation into any related acts of blackmail, extortion, threats, intimidation or harassment, while urging the police to take lawful steps to prevent further circulation of the materials.

The solicitors further requested that anyone found culpable be charged and prosecuted in accordance with applicable laws.

The petition concluded with an appeal to the Commissioner of Police to treat the complaint with urgency and professionalism, identify those responsible and bring the alleged criminality to an end.

As of the date of the petition, the identity of the alleged originators and distributors had not been established in the document, while no police findings or official response to the complaint were provided in the supplied materials.