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The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu has announced the dismissal of officers implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State, describing the incident as a grave violation of police rules and human rights.
Addressing journalists at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the IGP confirmed that the officers involved in the killing of Mr. Mene Ogidi on April 26, 2026, have been recommended for dismissal following an internal disciplinary process. The decision, he said, has been forwarded to the Police Service Commission for final ratification, after which the affected officers will face criminal prosecution.
The development comes amid widespread outrage over the incident, which has since gone viral and reignited national concerns over extra-judicial killings and police brutality in Nigeria.
Disu stated that the officer at the center of the shooting, ASP Nuhu Usman, alongside other personnel connected to the case, was immediately transferred from Delta Command to Abuja to ensure a transparent investigation. He disclosed that the Force Disciplinary Committee found the officers culpable after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
“Their actions were in direct breach of Force Order 237 and our Standard Operating Procedures on the use of firearms,” the IGP said, stressing that the use of lethal force must only be a last resort and strictly within the confines of the law.
According to him, two Superintendents of Police appeared before the disciplinary committee, while three Inspectors underwent orderly room trials, all culminating in recommendations for dismissal.
The tragic killing of Mene Ogidi has drawn comparisons to previous cases of alleged police excesses, fueling public anger and renewed calls for accountability within the Nigeria Police Force. Civil society groups and concerned citizens have taken to social media to demand justice, with many warning that failure to act decisively could further erode public trust in law enforcement.
In his remarks, the IGP offered an unreserved apology to the victim’s family, describing the loss as “avoidable” and pledging that justice would be pursued without delay.
“To the family of the late Mene Ogidi, I extend my deepest condolences. This incident does not represent who we are as a Force,” he said.
He also sought to reassure Nigerians that the era of impunity within the police is coming to an end, vowing that any officer found abusing the power of the uniform would face the full weight of the law.
The police boss further appealed for calm, urging residents of Delta State and the general public to remain law-abiding as authorities conclude the process leading to prosecution.
The Effurun shooting has become one of the most talked-about security incidents, placing renewed scrutiny on police conduct and the urgent need for reforms in Nigeria’s policing system.
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