The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, during an incident on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State—an incident that has triggered widespread public outrage following the circulation of a disturbing video capturing the moment of the killing.
The condemnation was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force PRO, Anthony Placid.
TheFact Daily reports that viral footage, which has been widely shared across social media platforms, reportedly shows how the suspect was shot, intensifying anger among citizens and raising fresh concerns over the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers.
Police authorities said that according yo preliminary reports, operatives from the Effurun Area Command acted on credible intelligence from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway, where a suspect had been apprehended by members of a transport union.
The individual was allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition.
However, while efforts were underway to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm in clear breach of established regulations, leading to the suspect’s death.
In response, the police high command has ordered the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters in Abuja. They are to face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary action and possible prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has extended condolences to the family of the deceased, assuring them that justice will be pursued in line with the law. He also urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the process unfolds.
Reaffirming its stance, the Nigeria Police Force emphasized its zero-tolerance for extrajudicial actions, abuse of authority, and any misconduct that erodes public trust.
