The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
The officer, who reportedly led the operation, has been transferred to Abuja to face disciplinary proceedings before the Force Disciplinary Committee.
According to the Delta State Police Command, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, after officers acted on intelligence about the suspect, who was allegedly caught attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
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However, in what authorities described as a clear violation of police rules, the officer discharged his firearm while the suspect was already in custody, leading to his death.
Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed that the officer has been queried and moved to the Force Headquarters for immediate action, stressing that the command does not tolerate misconduct.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, condemned the act and assured the victim’s family that justice would be served.
The incident sparked outrage after a viral video showed the handcuffed suspect pleading for his life before being shot at close range, triggering widespread calls for accountability and police reform.
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