The Nigerian Police Force has provided an update on the killing of a suspect by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State.
On 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi received a parcel from a friend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, delivered to him by a driver.
After collection, he proceeded to a motor park to waybill the parcel to Sapele, with the name, address, and phone number of the intended receiver written on it.
The parcel was searched and found to contain a fabricated Beretta pistol and four rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
Those who witnessed the incident effected a citizens’ arrest and subsequently contacted the police.
ASP Nuhu Usman and members of his team responded and arrived at the scene. The suspect was formally handed over to Usman as team lead.
At that point, rather than follow established police rules of engagement and standard operational procedures, ASP Usman shot and killed the unarmed, already apprehended suspect.
The remains of Mene Ogidi has since been deposited at the mortuary while the police awaits a formal autopsy by a certified pathologist, which findings will form part of the evidence to support prosecution in this case.
Addressing the press on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed that the public be kept fully informed as the matter progresses.
Placid, who paraded the suspects at the Force Headquarters on Sunday, said following the incident, the IGP ordered an immediate and thorough investigation conducted by the Police Monitoring Unit.
He said the investigation established that the actions of ASP Nuhu Usman and members of his team constituted professional misconduct, abuse of office, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, culminating in the unlawful killing of Mene Ogidi.
