Crime
Police Arrest ASP, Transfer Officer To Abuja Over Alleged Extrajudicial Killing Of 28-Year-Old Suspect In Delta
The police explained that the deceased was initially apprehended following intelligence provided by members of the public.
Asaba, Delta State– The Delta State Police Command has arrested and transferred a senior police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, to Abuja over the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirming that the officer responsible for the killing has been moved to the Force Headquarters for disciplinary action.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a clear violation of police rules and professional conduct.
“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State 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.”
The police explained that the deceased was initially apprehended following intelligence provided by members of the public.
“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,” Edafe stated.
He added that officers were deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody, but the situation escalated when the team leader allegedly acted outside the law.
“Police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody. However, 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.”
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police reportedly ordered immediate action against the officer.
“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,” Edafe said.
The Command further confirmed that the officer has since been escalated for higher-level disciplinary proceedings.
“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,” he noted.
Reiterating the Command’s position, Edafe emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force does not tolerate unlawful conduct by its personnel.
“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,” he stated.
Meanwhile, CP Oyeniyi extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice would be pursued.
“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,” he added.
The police also appealed to the public to remain calm as the process unfolds.
“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.
