Delta Killing: IG Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Police Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and criminal prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State.

The decision followed the completion of disciplinary proceedings regarding the incident on April 26, 2026.

28-year-old Mene Ogidi, a musician, was shot dead during the police operation.

A statement from the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, confirmed the action taken against the officers.

The statement revealed that the officers connected to the killing were immediately removed from Delta State and transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja.

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The officers underwent an expedited disciplinary process at the national level.

Findings from the Force Disciplinary Committee revealed that ASP Nuhu Usman, the officer who discharged his firearm, violated operational rules.

The committee concluded that his actions were unlawful, unprofessional, and breached the oath to protect life and uphold the law.

In response, the Inspector-General of Police approved the immediate dismissal of Usman and other officers found guilty.

This decision was forwarded to the Police Service Commission for final ratification.

Upon completion of the administrative process, the officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution.

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The police reiterated their stance, stating that no uniform gives an officer the right to take a life outside the law.

They also emphasized that any officer who violates this principle would face both disciplinary and legal consequences.

The police assured the public that the disciplinary process would be transparent, ensuring justice is served.

The police extended condolences to Ogidi’s family, assuring them that the incident would not be treated lightly.

This incident stems from a viral video that showed Ogidi pleading for his life after being apprehended by police.

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The video showed Ogidi on the ground with his hands and legs tied, pleading for cooperation.

The police initially stated that Ogidi was arrested for attempting to transport a parcel containing a firearm.

However, ASP Usman discharged his weapon in violation of police protocols.

The police force has since condemned the killing as an extrajudicial act and vowed to take action.

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