The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, which occurred on 26th April, 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Tuesday said preliminary reports indicated that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
He added that while efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm in clear violation of extant regulations, resulting in the death of the suspect.
Placid noted: “The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution.”
The Inspector-General of Police,Tunde Disu condoled the family of the deceased and assured them that justice will be served in accordance with the law. He further urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course.
Placid said the Police maintained a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines public trust.