The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and transfer of an officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, to Force Headquarters, Abuja, following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun.
The Command, in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as an act of extra-judicial killing and a violation of police rules of engagement.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, after operatives attached to Area Command Effurun received intelligence that the deceased had been apprehended while allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
Police officers were said to have been dispatched to the scene to take the suspect into custody, but during the operation, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, allegedly opened fire on the suspect, resulting in his death.
“The police officer leading the team, ASP Nuhu Usman, 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,” the statement said.
Following the development, the Commissioner of Police directed the immediate arrest of the officer and his transfer to the State Headquarters in Asaba for disciplinary procedures.
The Command disclosed that the officer has now been moved to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee for what it described as “immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.”
Reaffirming its stance against abuse of power, the police said the Command remains committed to professionalism, accountability, respect for human rights and the rule of law.
“The Command further reaffirms its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct,” the statement added.
CP Oyeniyi also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice would be served.
He appealed to residents and concerned members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding while the disciplinary process continues.
