Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - The Delta State Commissioner of Police has strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, and ordered the immediate arrest of the officer responsible.
The
incident occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, following a tip-off regarding
a suspect allegedly attempting to transport a Beretta pistol and ammunition via
a waybill service.
According
to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, a team led by
ASP Nuhu Usman was deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody.
However, Edafe noted that ASP Usman discharged his firearm in "clear
violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the
Nigeria Police Force," resulting in the death of the suspect.
In
response, the Commissioner of Police has directed the Effurun Area Commander to
transfer ASP Usman to the State Headquarters in Asaba for disciplinary action.
The command reiterated its commitment to accountability and ensuring that
officers adhere to the highest professional standards.
‘’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, emphasizes respect for the rule of law, human rights,
professionalism, accountability and public trust. The Command further reaffirms
its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct.''
he said
The
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, assured the
bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is
served.
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