Key Points
- Viral clip shows a man accusing activist Harrison Gwamnishu of taking ransom cash. He claims millions went missing from funds raised for an abducted Edo couple.
- The same man now says police have detained Harrison for questioning. He tells viewers an ongoing interrogation focuses on the alleged ransom deduction.
- Details of the kidnap case and payment process remain unclear so far. Police and Harrison have not publicly confirmed the reported arrest or investigation.
How the fresh claim against Harrison emerged
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu is reportedly in police custody after a viral ransom dispute. A man who earlier accused him online now says police are questioning him over missing money from a kidnap case in Edo State.
Two days earlier, the same man posted a video laying out his complaint. In that clip he alleged that Harrison deducted ₦5.4 million from ₦20 million raised as ransom for an abducted couple.
Recent online debates about activism and justice, including the VeryDarkMan death prophecy warning, have already kept public attention on rights advocates across Nigeria.
He claimed the family had turned to Harrison to help coordinate payment to the abductors. According to him, well-wishers sent money into an account linked to the activist.
He then accused Harrison of removing a large slice of the total sum before the ransom moved.
The man said he discovered the alleged deduction while checking figures after the couple regained freedom. In his account, the numbers did not match what the family believed had been raised. He said this shock drove him to post the first video and call out the activist by name.
New video alleges arrest and interrogation
In a fresh video shared this morning, the same accuser returned with stronger claims. He told viewers that Harrison is now in police custody and facing questions over the ransom money. He spoke in a calm but firm tone as he repeated the core claim.
The man did not name the exact police unit handling the reported case. He also did not show officers or paperwork that could back the arrest claim. Viewers only saw him speaking directly to camera while giving his side of events.
According to him, Harrison was invited over the money dispute and then held for more detailed questioning. He suggested the activist may remain with investigators while they trace the ransom trail. However, there is no independent confirmation that this process is actually underway.
At the time of this report, no formal charge against Harrison had been announced in open sources. It is still unclear whether the reported arrest links to a kidnap unit, a state command, or another office.
The videos mainly rest on the accuser’s own explanation and his insistence that police are now involved.
What we know about the kidnap case
The abducted couple at the heart of the story have not been named in the clips. The accuser only described them as an Edo couple whose family struggled to raise ransom money. He said relatives and friends contributed until the pool reached ₦20 million.
Online viewers have asked how the family set up the fundraising and transfer steps. The man said the activist helped guide the process, but he did not provide receipts or full bank records on camera.
That gap has fuelled more arguments in the comments. Some users urge patience pending police checks, while others rush to judge.
Cases where families accuse trusted helpers of mishandling kidnap funds often trigger sharp reactions. ValidUpdates has covered other tense disputes involving detention and calls for due process, such as when Regina Daniels demands answer on Sammy. In those stories, readers quickly pick sides before full facts reach court.
Security experts often warn that ransom negotiations are messy and hard to track. Money may pass through several hands or accounts before reaching the kidnappers. Without clear written agreements and proper receipts, families sometimes feel betrayed when totals appear to shift.
Calls for clarity and due process
For now, the key facts in this case remain limited to what appears in the two viral videos. The accuser has laid out his claims but has not yet shared full documents or full account statements. Harrison’s own detailed response is also not yet in wide circulation.
Legal watchers say both sides will need to present evidence if the dispute reaches court. The accuser would need to prove how much money donors sent and how much the abductors received.
Harrison, in turn, would be expected to show how he handled any funds that passed through him.
Commenters online have advised the family to seek legal help instead of fighting only on camera. A calm legal route could help protect the freed couple and other relatives from renewed stress. It could also give Harrison a structured way to defend his name if he chooses.
Police, for their part, are expected to follow normal rules if they are indeed involved. That includes clear records of any arrest, access to lawyers, and a fair process.
Until an official statement appears, details of the reported interrogation should be treated as unconfirmed claims, not settled facts.
Observers say the case underlines a wider lesson for families dealing with kidnappers. Many suggest using trusted legal advisers and clear written records whenever large sums are raised. That approach may not stop crime, but it can reduce later disputes over who handled what.
As more Nigerians react to the latest video, the spotlight on Harrison will likely intensify. Supporters highlight his past work with people in distress. Critics now question whether this case shows a breach of trust. Only a transparent and careful process can settle the claims and restore confidence on any side
