Delta police confirm arrest of officer who shot suspect dead in Broad day light

The Delta State Commissioner of Police has strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, and ordered the immediate arrest of the officer responsible.

The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, following a tip-off regarding a suspect allegedly attempting to transport a Beretta pistol and ammunition via a waybill service.

According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, a team led by ASP Nuhu Usman was deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody. However, Edafe noted that ASP Usman discharged his firearm in “clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force,” resulting in the death of the suspect.

In response, the Commissioner of Police has directed the Effurun Area Commander to transfer ASP Usman to the State Headquarters in Asaba for disciplinary action. The command reiterated its commitment to accountability and ensuring that officers adhere to the highest professional standards.

‘’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, in line with the policy of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizes respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability and public trust. The Command further reaffirms its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct.” he said

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, assured the bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.