By Francis Sadhere, Warri
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State.
The decision follows the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings into the April 26, 2026 incident that led to the death of Mene Ogidi.
In a statement issued on April 29, 2026, Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, said the officers involved were earlier withdrawn from the Delta State Command and redeployed to Force Headquarters in Abuja on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
He said the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), after an expedited review, found that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in “gross violation” of established rules, including Force Order 237 regulating the use of firearms.
According to the statement, the committee concluded that the officer’s conduct was unlawful and unprofessional, amounting to a serious breach of the police oath to protect lives and uphold the law.
“The findings established unequivocally that the actions of the officer were a clear betrayal of the standards expected of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement said.
Following the recommendations of the FDC, the police high command approved the immediate dismissal of ASP Usman and other officers found culpable. The recommendations have been forwarded to the Police Service Commission for ratification.
The police said that upon completion of administrative procedures, the affected officers would be handed over to appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution over their roles in the extrajudicial killing.
The Inspector-General reiterated the force’s zero-tolerance stance on abuse of power and unlawful use of firearms, stressing that no officer has the right to take life outside the provisions of the law.
He also extended condolences to the family of the deceased, assuring them that justice would be served and that the case would be handled in a manner that reinforces public trust and accountability.
The police urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, while reaffirming their commitment to professionalism, discipline, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State.
The decision follows the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings into the April 26, 2026 incident that led to the death of Mene Ogidi.
In a statement issued on April 29, 2026, Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, said the officers involved were earlier withdrawn from the Delta State Command and redeployed to Force Headquarters in Abuja on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
He said the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), after an expedited review, found that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in “gross violation” of established rules, including Force Order 237 regulating the use of firearms.
According to the statement, the committee concluded that the officer’s conduct was unlawful and unprofessional, amounting to a serious breach of the police oath to protect lives and uphold the law.
“The findings established unequivocally that the actions of the officer were a clear betrayal of the standards expected of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement said.
Following the recommendations of the FDC, the police high command approved the immediate dismissal of ASP Usman and other officers found culpable. The recommendations have been forwarded to the Police Service Commission for ratification.
The police said that upon completion of administrative procedures, the affected officers would be handed over to appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution over their roles in the extrajudicial killing.
The Inspector-General reiterated the force’s zero-tolerance stance on abuse of power and unlawful use of firearms, stressing that no officer has the right to take life outside the provisions of the law.
He also extended condolences to the family of the deceased, assuring them that justice would be served and that the case would be handled in a manner that reinforces public trust and accountability.
The police urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, while reaffirming their commitment to professionalism, discipline, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
