Thursday, October 22, 2026 -Former Nigerian football star Emmanuel Emenike has publicly condemned the Imo State Police Command and the state waste management agency after officials allegedly invaded his hospital in Owerri, assaulted staff and patients, and detained two employees.
In a series of posts shared online, Emenike detailed two
separate incidents at his medical facility. He alleged that on September 25,
the DPO of Owerri Urban Division and officers from the Oji Police Station first
assaulted his staff. The former Super Eagles striker stated that a second raid
occurred on Wednesday, October 21, involving both police and waste management
officials who aggressively arrested and hauled away the hospital’s
administrator and cashier.
Expressing his frustration, Emenike lamented that after
representing Nigeria on the international stage and returning home to invest
his hard-earned resources, he is being targeted and harassed.
Emenike is demanding an immediate investigation by the Imo
State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, and relevant oversight authorities.
He called for the unconditional release of his detained staff—who he states
were brutalized at the Oji Police Station—the preservation of CCTV footage as
evidence, and medical care for those injured during the raids.
As of publication, neither the Imo State Police Command nor the state waste management agency has issued an official reaction to the allegations. However, Emenike has shared video footage online showing security agents and government officials arresting his staff.
Watch the video below:
Police storm ex-Super Eagles star EMMANUEL EMENIKE’s hospital in Owerri, assault staff and patients days after calling out government over corruption https://t.co/Fqg9bLaJqG
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) October 22, 2026
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