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The police officer who was allegedly involved in the shooting incident that occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, has been arrested.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Anthony Placid, in a statement issued on Tuesday, revealed the details of the police officer’s arrest.
Placid said preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
The spokesperson added that the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm in “clear violation of extant regulations”, resulting in the death of the suspect, who was identified as Mene Ogidi.
EFFURUN SHOOTING: POLICE ASSURE JUSTICE AS OFFICER FACES DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Nigeria Police Force condemns the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, which occurred on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.
Preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the… pic.twitter.com/d40JGRZ431
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) April 28, 2026
“The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution,” said Placid.
He condemned the incident and added that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice will be served in accordance with the law.
“He further urges members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course. The Nigeria Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines public trust,” Placid added.
