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The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, describing the incident as a clear violation of its operational regulations.
The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, when operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect had been apprehended by members of a transport union while allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
Police said that while efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm, leading to the death of Mene Ogidi on the spot.
The Force Headquarters described the action as a breach of extant police regulations and immediately ordered the transfer of the officer and his team to Abuja for further investigation.
The officers are to appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, where they will face summary disciplinary measures as well as possible prosecution in line with the law.
The Inspector-General of Police expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice would be served without compromise.
He also appealed to members of the public to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes unfold.
The police reiterated their zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial killings, abuse of authority, and all forms of misconduct capable of eroding public trust in the institution.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, who issued the statement on Monday from Force Headquarters, Abuja, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professionalism, accountability, and the rule of law.
