Security agencies have intensified investigations into the killing of a nursing student in Okpo, Kogi State, as the family of the deceased, Andrew Amehson, rejected any form of settlement and insisted on full prosecution of those responsible.
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services have taken over the case amid mounting public outrage and pressure from community groups over the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.
Amehson, a student of Grimad Nursing School, Anyigba, was reportedly beaten to death on April 28, 2026, by security personnel at Nana College of Nursing Sciences in Ibana, Okpo. The incident has since triggered protests and calls for accountability across Olamaboro Local Government Area.
Confirming the development, the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government said the homicide unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department had commenced a full-scale investigation. He disclosed that the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello, had been briefed, while the state’s Security Adviser, Commander Duro Jerry Omodara (rtd), is actively involved.
“The homicide department is already on ground in Okpo. We are committed to ensuring justice is served,” the chairman said, adding that the proprietor of the nursing college, currently hospitalised, would present himself for questioning upon discharge.
He urged calm and assured residents that no individual found culpable would be shielded.
The victim’s family, however, maintained a firm stance, rejecting any financial inducement or informal resolution.
“We are not interested in money. All we want is justice. Those responsible must be arrested and face the full weight of the law,” said the deceased’s elder brother, Solomon Aziko.
He dismissed claims that the institution had formally engaged the family, clarifying that a visiting lawyer was a personal acquaintance. Reaffirming their position, he declared that burial rites would not proceed until arrests are made.
“Our stand is clear: no justice, no burial,” he said.
The victim’s mother and sister echoed the demand, insisting that prosecution must begin before any funeral arrangements are considered.
Meanwhile, the National Association of Olamaboro Students (NAOS) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to authorities, demanding “visible and concrete action.” The group warned that failure to act by the stated deadline would result in lawful protests.
Describing the incident as a “gruesome act of brutality,” the association called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved.
The case has heightened concerns over the use of force by private security personnel in educational institutions and the adequacy of regulatory oversight.
As of press time, the Kogi State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement. However, security sources indicated that investigators are pursuing multiple leads, with several individuals expected to be invited for questioning.
With tensions rising and public scrutiny intensifying, attention remains on law enforcement authorities to ensure a swift and transparent investigation in a case that has amplified calls for accountability.
