The Delta State Police Command has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman following the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Nigeria, on April 26, 2026.
Key points
- The incident occurred after police were alerted that the suspect was attempting to ship a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and ammunition.
- The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary action.
- Authorities condemned the shooting as an extra-judicial killing that violated Force Order 237 and standard operating procedures.
- The police command has recovered the weapon used in the shooting and initiated formal prosecution proceedings.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding police accountability and extra-judicial conduct in Nigeria, prompting immediate intervention from national police leadership.
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