The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and transfer of a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun area of the state.
The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, has sparked outrage over alleged extrajudicial killing, with authorities admitting that the officer acted in clear violation of established police rules.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the police said the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, strongly condemned the killing and described it as unlawful and unacceptable.
According to the statement, operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command had received intelligence from members of the public that the deceased was attempting to waybill a parcel allegedly containing a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
The police said officers were deployed to the scene to apprehend the suspect, but ASP Usman, who led the team, opened fire, killing Ogidi on the spot.
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“The officer’s action is in clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement said, acknowledging that the use of lethal force was unjustified under the circumstances.
Following the incident, the police commissioner ordered the immediate arrest of the officer and his transfer to the State Headquarters in Asaba.
Authorities confirmed that Usman has since been moved to Abuja, where he is expected to face the Force Disciplinary Committee for sanctions and possible prosecution.
The command reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and respecting human rights, stressing that it has zero tolerance for extrajudicial actions and misconduct by its personnel.
Oyeniyi also extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice would be pursued.
The police appealed to members of the public to remain calm, stating that necessary steps were being taken to ensure accountability in the case.
