Delta Police Arrest Officer Over Effurun Shooting, Victim Dies in Custody Incident
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and transfer of a police officer implicated in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
In a statement issued by the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a violation of established police procedures and professional standards.
The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, after operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command received intelligence from members of the public regarding the suspect. Ogidi was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel allegedly containing a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
Police officers were subsequently deployed to take the suspect into custody. However, the team leader, identified as ASP Nuhu Usman, allegedly discharged his firearm in breach of Force Order 237 and the Nigeria Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedures, resulting in the suspect’s death.
Following the development, the Commissioner of Police ordered the immediate arrest of the officer. He was initially transferred to the State Headquarters in Asaba, where he was formally queried, and has since been moved to Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Authorities confirmed that the officer will face the Force Disciplinary Committee, which is currently in session, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Command reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law, human rights, accountability, and professionalism, stressing that it maintains zero tolerance for extra-judicial actions and misconduct.
While extending condolences to the family of the deceased, the police assured the public that necessary steps are being taken to ensure justice is served. Residents were also urged to remain calm and law-abiding as the process unfolds.
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