Ubeji, Warri South, Delta State – The death of a young man in the Ubeji river last month has become a flashpoint for national frustration, after content creator Geh Geh summed up public anger in a viral statement:
“It’s A Shame To Be A Nigerian: Last Month Delta State Police Chase A Boy Into A River And He Die Inside.”
The post, shared widely across Facebook and X, has turned the late-March 2026 incident into a symbol of ongoing tensions between citizens and police in Delta State.
What Happened in Ubeji
In late March 2026, a young man identified as Amadi, aged 37 or 38, died after jumping into a river in Ubeji community while being chased by police officers.
Eyewitnesses allege that as Amadi struggled in the water, officers on the bank threw stones and hard objects at him. Multiple accounts claim a stone struck his head, causing him to bleed and drown. His body was later recovered from the river.
The Delta State Police Command has not yet issued an official statement confirming the details of the chase or addressing the stoning allegations.
“He Die Inside” – The Aftermath
News of Amadi’s death sparked immediate unrest. Angry youths in Ubeji staged a protest, reportedly carrying his body to the local police outpost before setting the building ablaze.
The incident drew sharp reactions online. Geh Geh’s post
“It’s A Shame To Be A Nigerian: Last Month Delta State Police Chase A Boy Into A River And He Die Inside”
was reposted by pages including Blackstone Naija, amplifying calls for accountability. For many Nigerians, the phrase “he die inside” captured both the literal tragedy and a broader sense of helplessness.
The Ubeji river death occurred in the same month as another Delta State police controversy. On April 26, 2026, ASP Nuhu Usman was filmed shooting and killing a restrained suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun. Usman has since been dismissed from the force and faces disciplinary and criminal proceedings.
While authorities moved quickly on the Effurun shooting, Ubeji residents note that no formal response has been issued regarding Amadi’s case.
The contrast has fueled Geh Geh’s sentiment that it is “a shame to be a Nigerian” when justice feels selective.
Demands for Answers:
Community leaders and civil society groups are demanding a transparent investigation. Questions remain:
1. Why was Amadi being chased?
2. Have the officers involved been identified?
3. Did police actions directly cause his death?
Online, Nigerians continue to share Geh Geh’s words as shorthand for their frustration. The phrase has become a rallying point for those demanding police reform and an end to brutality, especially in Warri South’s riverine communities.
This report is based on eyewitness accounts, community reports, and viral social media commentary, including Geh Geh’s statement, as of April 30, 2026. Details may change as investigations develop. The Nigeria Police Force has been contacted for comment….See More
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