The Delta State Police Command has arrested ASP Nuhu Usman for the extra-judicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, and transferred him to Force Headquarters, Abuja, to face disciplinary action and prosecution.
The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State. According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on April 28, 2026, operatives attached to Area Command Effurun had acted on credible intelligence from members of the public regarding the deceased.
The statement noted that Ogidi was “reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.” 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,” the release said.
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, condemned the killing “in strong terms.” Upon receipt of the report, he “directed the Area Commander, Effurun, to immediately arrest ASP Nuhu Usman and transfer him to the State Headquarters, Asaba, for necessary disciplinary action.”
SP Edafe confirmed that “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.”
The Command emphasized its commitment to professional standards, stating that it “in line with the policy of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizes respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability and public trust.” It further reaffirmed “its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct.”
CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, extended “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.”
The CP also appealed to the public for calm. “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,” the statement concluded.
Signed:
SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
Police Public Relations Officer,
Delta State Command, Asaba
28/4/2026