Nigeria, June 2 -- A police invitation letter dated 1 June and addressed to Mr Gwamnishu indicated that the command was investigating a case of "conspiracy, attempted murder, incitement to engage in terrorism, communal war and obstruction."

The letter invited the activist to appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department through the Officer-in-Charge of Homicide at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba, on 4 June.

The development follows growing tensions between Mr Gwamnishu and the police command in Delta, stemming from his sustained criticism of alleged police misconduct and his advocacy in several high-profile cases in the state.

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