The Nigeria Police Force has paraded dismissed officers arrested and detained over the unlawful killing of a suspect in the Effurun area of Delta State.
Recall that on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi allegedly received a parcel from a friend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, delivered to him by a driver.
After collection, he proceeded to a motor park to waybill the parcel to Sapele, with the name, address, and phone number of the intended receiver written on it.
The parcel was searched and found to contain a fabricated Beretta pistol and four rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
Those who witnessed the incident effected a citizens’ arrest and subsequently contacted the police.
ASP Nuhu Usman and members of his team responded and arrived at the scene. The suspect was formally handed over to Usman as team lead.
At that point, rather than follow established police rules of engagement and standard operational procedures, ASP Usman shot and killed the unarmed, already apprehended suspect.
The remains of Mene Ogidi has since been deposited at the mortuary while the police awaits a formal autopsy by a certified pathologist, which findings will form part of the evidence to support prosecution in this case.
Following the unlawful killing of Ogidi, Usman, and other members of his team were arrested and moved to the Force headquarters to face disciplinary actions
While giving an update on the killing on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed that the public be kept fully informed as the matter progresses.
Placid, who paraded the suspects at the Force Headquarters on Sunday, said following the incident, the IGP ordered an immediate and thorough investigation conducted by the Police Monitoring Unit.
He said the investigation established that the actions of ASP Nuhu Usman and members of his team constituted professional misconduct, abuse of office, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, culminating in the unlawful killing of Mene Ogidi.
The Force spokesman insisted that no criminal suspicion, however grave, justifies extra-judicial action.
“The case file has been formally forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for vetting and prosecution. The Force will cooperate fully with the AGF’s office to ensure that this matter is prosecuted to its logical conclusion before a court of competent jurisdiction,” the Force Public Relations Officer said.
He disclosed that the driver who delivered the parcel from Yenagoa, as well as two members of the vigilante group involved remain at large, adding that tactical teams have been deployed and coordinated investigative measures are ongoing to ensure their arrest and prosecution.
Placid added, “The Nigeria Police Force reassures Nigerians, particularly the family of Mr. Mene Ogidi, that justice will be served in this matter. The Force does not shield officers who violate the law. No rank, no position, and no circumstance will be permitted to place any officer above accountability.
“This case is being handled with the full weight of transparency and institutional integrity. The Nigeria Police Force is aware that the eyes of Nigerians and the international community are on this matter, and we are resolved that our actions will reflect the highest standards of justice, accountability, and respect for human rights.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and assure them that the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on all those found culpable.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain calm, continue to cooperate with law enforcement, and trust that this process will be seen through to the end.”
