How Delta State police extorted family of Slain Graduate, neglect investigation as Killers Remain at Large Five Months After Christmas Day Murder in Delta

KWALA, DELTA STATE — Nearly five months after the killing of Lucky Amauche Ezeji in Kwale, Delta State, members of his family have accused the Delta State Police Command of negligence, extortion, and failure to diligently investigate the case, alleging that those responsible for the murder are still walking free.
The family have vowed to get justice as they struggle to come to terms with his brutal killing while making preparation to bury the deceased who was an only child.
Ezeji, an Accountancy graduate of Delta State Polytechnic, was reportedly shot dead on Christmas Day at about 8 p.m. while visiting his grandmother alongside his pregnant wife for the festive celebration.
According to family sources, the deceased had briefly stepped out to retrieve a phone charger from his nearby residence when he was allegedly trailed and attacked by gunmen.
Initial reports suggested the attackers may have mistaken him for a rival cult member amid ongoing clashes between suspected members of the Eiye and Black Axe confraternities in the area. However, relatives insist there was no evidence linking Ezeji to cult activities.
Speaking on the development, the family expressed frustration over what they described as a lack of seriousness by investigators handling the case.
They alleged that despite supplying useful intelligence and several leads to officers at the Kwale Police Division and the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba, no meaningful arrests or visible progress had been made.
The family further accused some police officers of demanding money at various stages of the investigation while allegedly failing to carry out promised actions.
According to them, investigators allegedly requested ₦50,000 for each phone number extracted from the deceased’s call records to facilitate tracking of possible suspects — an amount the grieving family said they could not afford.
They also alleged that the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), identified as Udofia Kufure, collected ₦100,000 from the family to fund arrest operations after information emerged suggesting that an altercation may have occurred before the killing. The family claimed that no arrests followed the payment.
Sources close to the family said dissatisfaction with the handling of the matter prompted complaints to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, identified as Muyiwa Adejobi, who reportedly directed that aspects of the investigation be transferred to the State Command following allegations of negligence and inaction.
The family, however, claimed that despite identifying a hotel allegedly connected to the incident and providing information that could aid investigations, operatives of the homicide section failed to visit the location or retrieve CCTV footage that could help identify the attackers.
They further alleged that repeated attempts to reach senior officers for updates and intervention were unsuccessful, with calls and messages reportedly going unanswered.
According to the family, several other leads pointing to possible suspects were allegedly ignored, fueling concerns that efforts were being made to frustrate the investigation.
As preparations intensify for Ezeji’s burial this weekend in his hometown in Imo State, relatives say they are devastated that justice may never be served.
The deceased reportedly left behind a pregnant wife and was expecting his first child before his death.
The incident has reignited concerns over insecurity in Kwale and other parts of Delta State, with residents questioning the commitment of security agencies to tackling violent crime and ensuring accountability.
Efforts to obtain official comments from the Delta State Police Command on the allegations were unsuccessful as of press time.

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