DPP’s Warning Unheeded: Tiger Base Officers Remain Free After Opara’s Death

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged the police to bring the officers linked to the notorious Tiger Base to court, but the force has yet to arraign them. According to the DPP, there is sufficient evidence to press charges, yet the authorities remain silent.

Human‑rights groups say the delay underscores a culture of impunity that continues to shield rogue officers. They argue that without swift action, the message sent is that police can act above the law.

Businessman Opara, who was detained during a raid at the base, remains out on bail. He claims the whole operation was a setup and is demanding a full investigation into the conduct of the officers involved.

The DPP’s advice came after a series of complaints about extrajudicial killings and illegal detentions at Tiger Base. Officials say the case could become a litmus test for the government’s commitment to reform the security sector.

As the public watches, pressure mounts on the police hierarchy to obey the DPP’s directive and finally bring the implicated officers before a judge. The outcome could shape the next phase of Nigeria’s anti‑impunity drive.