Days After Resignation, Harrison Gwamnishu Raises the Alarm over worsening Kidnapping, Insecurity in Delta State
Just days after tendering his resignation as a Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in the state, particularly the rise in kidnapping incidents.
In a series of posts shared via his verified Instagram page, Gwamnishu delivered a thought-provoking message to the state government, urging immediate and decisive action to curb the spate of abductions plaguing communities across Delta.
“Kidnapping is becoming a norm in Delta State. I won’t keep quiet just because I was in government. I’m also a member of this society,” he said in one post, underscoring his commitment to public advocacy despite stepping down from his official role.
His comments come in the wake of several disturbing incidents. One such case involved the reported abduction and killing of a man in the presence of his wife and children in Delta, an incident that drew widespread outrage. In another, armed assailants attacked and kidnapped members of a church during a service in Azagba Ogwashi-Uku, a town in Aniocha South Local Government Area.
Gwamnishu’s passionate appeals reflect growing concern among citizens who feel increasingly vulnerable amidst what some describe as a deteriorating security landscape in the state.
He further challenged the authorities to go beyond rhetoric and implement concrete strategies to restore public confidence.
Though no formal memo has been released, the activist’s statements are being interpreted as a public memorandum of sorts one that not only holds the government accountable but also galvanizes civic engagement.
The Delta State Government is yet to respond publicly to his remarks.
With growing calls for reform and transparency, Gwamnishu’s post-resignation activism may signal a broader shift in how former government insiders are choosing to engage with public governance and social justice issues.
