Delta up-and-coming artiste dies in police custody

A 24-year-old up-and-coming music artiste in Delta State, Paul Obukowho, has died in police custody.

Obukowho, who was arrested by officers of the Rapid Response Squad of the state police command on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, was allegedly tortured to death.

The Director-General of the Young Nigerian Rights Organisation, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was subjected to physical abuse in detention and eventually died on Saturday.

However, the police…