By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Police have arrested an officer responsible for the extra-judicial killing of Mene Ogidi, aged 28 years, in Effurun, Delta State.
Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command in a statement, disclosed that the officer involved in the shooting has been transferred to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, for investigation and disciplinary action.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, condoled with family, friends, and concerned members of the public on the extra-judicial killing. He assured them of justice.
According to Edafe, the CP condemned, in strong terms, the extra-judicial killing of the suspect, Mene Ogidi, aged 28 years, which occurred on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.
The PPRO narraterd that the unfortunate incident occurred when operatives attached to Area Command, Effurun, received credible intelligence from members of the public regarding the deceased, who was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
Police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody.
However, the police officer leading the team, ASP Nuhu Usman, in clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force, discharged his firearm, leading to the death of the suspect.
Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police directed the Area Commander, Effurun, to immediately arrest ASP Nuhu Usman and transfer him to the State Headquarters, Asaba, for necessary disciplinary action.
The officer has since been queried and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, currently in session, for immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.
The command, in line with the policy of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasized respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability, and public trust. The Command further reaffirmed its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness, and extra-judicial conduct.
CP Yemi Oyeniyi, Commissioner of Police, extended his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, Mene Ogidi, and assured the bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.
The CP, accordingly, appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, as all necessary steps are being taken to bring the culprit to justice.
