The Delta State Police Command has responded to a viral social media video allegedly depicting a police officer shooting a young man in Effurun, Delta State, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and concern.
In its press release, the Command confirmed the extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi on April 26, 2026.
According to the statement, officers from Area Command Effurun acted on intelligence and apprehended Ogidi, who was allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition.
The Command revealed that ASP Nuhu Usman, who led the team, fired his weapon in violation of Force Order 237 and the Nigeria Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, resulting in Ogidi’s death.
The officer has since been arrested, questioned, and transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja to face the Force Disciplinary Committee for immediate disciplinary action and prosecution.
Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi condemned the incident and assured the public that justice would be served, reiterating the Command’s zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness, and extra-judicial actions.
He expressed condolences to the victim’s family and urged the public to remain calm as the investigation proceeds.
