By Ayorinde Oluokun
Delta State Command Police Command said one of its officers, ASP Nuhu Usman who killed a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, on 26th April 2026 in Effurun part of the state has been arrested and transferred to Force Headquarters Abuja for disciplinary action.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe said this in a statement on Tuesday while also explaining the circumstances that led to the extra-judicial killing by the police officer.
According to him, police operatives attached to Area Command Effurun received credible intelligence from members of the public that the deceased was arrested while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
He added that police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody.
But he noted that ASP Usman who led the team 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.
Edafe, in the statement said the ASP was transferred to the State Headquarters, Asaba where he was queried and later transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, currently in session, for immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.
The Police spokesperson quoted the state police commissioner as condemning the extra-judicial killing in strong terms and condoling with family, friends and concerned members of the public over the incident.
He also quoted the Commissioner as assuring that justice will be done over the incident.
“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, 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.
“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, extends his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, Mene Ogidi, and assures the bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.
“The CP hereby appeals to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, as all necessary steps are being taken to bring the culprit to justice,” Edafe said in the statement.
