IGP Orders Dismissal, Prosecution Of Officer Over Extrajudicial Killing In Delta

Wednesday April 29, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Private Investigator and Security Evaluator

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the extrajudicial killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State.

The directive was announced in a statement on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, following the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings into the April 26, 2026, incident that led to the death of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi.

According to the police, the officers linked to the incident were withdrawn from the Delta State Command and moved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they underwent disciplinary processes.

Findings by the Force Disciplinary Committee showed that the principal officer violated operational rules.

“Findings established unequivocally that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and other extant regulations governing the use of firearms. His actions were unlawful, unprofessional, and a clear betrayal of the oath to protect life and uphold the law,” the statement read.

The committee recommended the dismissal of Usman and other officers found culpable. The recommendation was approved by the Inspector-General of Police and forwarded to the Police Service Commission for ratification.

The police added that once administrative procedures are completed, the affected officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution.

Reaffirming its stance, the Force stated, “No uniform confers the right to take life outside the provisions of the law,” adding that any officer who violates this principle will face both disciplinary and legal consequences.

It also assured that the process would be transparent, stating that “the Force is fully committed to ensuring that justice is not only served but seen to be served.”

The police extended condolences to the family of the deceased and said the incident would be treated with seriousness.

The killing followed a viral video showing Ogidi being shot during a police operation in Effurun on April 26, 2026. Police had earlier said he was arrested while allegedly attempting to transport a parcel suspected to contain a firearm, but the officer in charge discharged his weapon in violation of established procedures.