The Delta State Police Command, has condemned in strong terms the extra-judicial killing of a suspect, one Mene Ogidi, aged 28 years, which occurred on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.
According to reports, 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.
The people had curiously questioned Ogidi on what was in the waybill, but he told them someone sent him, and they asked him to open it.
When they finally compelled him to open it, they saw a Beretta pistol with 4 live rounds of ammunition. They quickly held him down, but he told them he was sent by his friend to help him pick up the waybill.
When ASP Usman, aka ‘Ogbegbe’, got to the scene, upon sighting the pistol, he got angry, loaded his gun and fired Mena’s hand. His team assisted and carried Mena into the vehicle alive.
The command insists that ASP Usman’s actions were 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.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, said upon receipt of the report, the State 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.
He said 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.
Edafe said 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, 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,” the statement said.
