The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has initiated dismissal and prosecution proceedings against six officers implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, confirmed that the principal officer involved, Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman, alongside five members of his team, had been found culpable following an internal investigation.
The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, a densely populated area in Delta State. According to initial reports and eyewitness accounts circulating locally and on social media, the victim, Mene Ogidi, was already restrained at the time he was shot – raising immediate concerns about an extrajudicial killing.
Below is the shooting of Ogidi (Viewer discretion is advised):
Public outrage grew quickly after the incident, prompting the police hierarchy to launch a formal probe through its disciplinary mechanisms.
Presenting the findings, Disu described the officers’ conduct as “criminal and unprofessional,” stating it violated both institutional ethics and legal standards.
He specifically cited a breach of Force Order 237 – a key regulation guiding the use of firearms by police officers in Nigeria. According to him, the investigation established “without ambiguity” that the officers acted outside the law and standard operating procedures.
The affected officers include:
▪︎ASP Nuhu Usman
▪︎Two Superintendents of Police
▪︎Three Inspectors
All six have been recommended for immediate dismissal by the Force Disciplinary Committee and the Orderly Room Tribunal.
The officers have already been transferred to Abuja to face formal disciplinary proceedings. Upon dismissal, they are expected to be handed over to civilian authorities for prosecution on charges related to unlawful homicide.
The recommendations have also been forwarded to the Police Service Commission, the constitutional body responsible for ratifying such disciplinary actions.
Disu emphasized that no suspicion of wrongdoing justifies taking a life unlawfully:
“No level of criminal suspicion against a citizen justifies extrajudicial killing. Our duty is to protect life, not to extinguish it.”
He extended condolences to the victim’s family and assured the public that justice would be “swift, transparent, and absolute.”
Cases like this have periodically fueled national debates around police accountability and the enforcement of rules governing the use of force in Nigeria, particularly since the End SARS protests, which brought global attention to police brutality in the country.
The Nigeria Police Force has since pledged reforms, though incidents such as the Effurun shooting continue to test public confidence in those commitments.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Crimeview and Sensitization Against Hazards and Crime Initiative (NCSAHCI) has strongly condemned the tragic killing of Mr. Oghenemine Million Ogidi.
In a statement, the group acknowledged the visit made to the Nigeria Police Force Area Command, Warri, where engagements were held with the top Police brass, including Assistant Inspector General (AIG) S. G. Dogo, and the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi.
The statement reads further: “The firm condemnation expressed during this visit and the commitment to ensuring justice is both timely and necessary.
“We further extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The pain of losing a loved one under such avoidable and distressing circumstances is immeasurable, and we stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time. No family deserves to endure such a tragic loss.
“We note with cautious optimism the assurances given by the police authorities regarding a thorough, transparent, and expedited investigation into the incident. It is imperative that this process is not only swift but also credible, ensuring that all individuals found culpable are held fully accountable in accordance with the law.
“As an organization committed to justice, human rights, and public safety, we reiterate our unwavering demand for accountability and systemic reforms to prevent further occurrences of such acts.
“We call on members of the public to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while allowing due process to take its course. Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done.
“The Nigeria Crimeview and Sensitization Against Hazards and Crime Initiative remains resolute in its advocacy and will continue to monitor developments closely until justice is served.”
