Delta State, Nigeria — A Nigerian man, Ogoro Miffy, has sparked online outrage after alleging that the Delta State Police Command converted his stolen car into an official patrol vehicle, a claim he says dates back to 2015.

In a video that has since gone viral, Miffy narrated how his car was stolen during a church program, prompting him to report the theft at the Ekpan Division Police Station.

“Dem say make I go print paper for stolen vehicle. I even distribute am all over the place for them,” he recounted in pidgin English.

Shock Discovery in 2017

According to Miffy, two years later in 2017, he was stunned to discover the same car — now bearing police markings — in active use by officers at the same police station where he had initially filed the report.

Photos circulating on social media show a car with police insignia that Miffy claims is his. He stated that after he pursued legal action, the High Court ruled in his favour in 2018, awarding him ₦10 million in damages. However, the police reportedly appealed the judgment, and enforcement of the compensation has been stalled since.

“Because I don’t have a helper, they are oppressing me,” Miffy said, visibly emotional. “I was using the motor to manage my life, but now things are tough. Come to my rescue.”

Police Respond

Responding to the allegations, Delta State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, acknowledged the public outcry but questioned the validity of the claims.

“2015-2017 is a long time ago. The said vehicle is not in Ekpan Police Station from my findings,” Edafe wrote on social media.

He added that Miffy should reach out directly using the contact details provided to assist with the ongoing internal investigation.

Public Reactions and Legal Implications

The case has ignited fierce reactions online, with many Nigerians condemning what they view as a glaring abuse of power and property rights. Legal experts say the matter underscores long-standing issues of police accountability and due process.

“If a court has already ruled in favour of the complainant, then the delay in enforcement is a serious issue,” one human rights lawyer said. “The police appealing does not negate the fact that his property was misused.”