Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nuhu Usman and four other officers over the alleged killing of Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State.
The incident has generated a lot of backlash after Mene Ogidi was seen in a video being shot to death during an encounter with police officers.
The extra-judicial killing sparked anger among residents and civil society groups, many of whom demanded justice and accountability.
Speaking at a briefing in Abuja, the IGP described the incident as a serious crime and a clear violation of police duty.
Disu said such actions go against everything the Nigeria Police stands for and cannot be tolerated.
He said investigations had been completed and that internal disciplinary panels found the officers guilty of breaching police regulations.
The IGP noted that Usman, in particular, violated Force Order 247, which governs how officers are allowed to use firearms.
He stressed that no level of suspicion against any citizen can justify taking a life unlawfully, adding that the responsibility of the police is to protect, not harm.
He stated, “I address you today with a heavy heart but an unwavering resolve. On April 26, 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Effurun, Delta State, leading to the death of a citizen, Mene Ogidi.
“An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, ASP Nuhu Usman, acting in a manner that betrayed his oath, took the life of a citizen extra-judicially.
“Let me be clear: this action was criminal, it was unprofessional, and it has no place in the Nigeria Police Force.”
According to him, the officers involved were moved from Delta State to Abuja shortly after the incident to ensure a fair and transparent process.
The IGP said the Force Disciplinary Committee handled the case involving Usman and another senior officer, while three inspectors faced trial before the Orderly Room Tribunal.
He noted that both panels concluded that the officers acted outside the law and recommended their immediate dismissal.
Disu stated, “The investigation confirmed, without any ambiguity, that ASP Nuhu Usman acted in gross violation of Force Order 247 and established Standard Operating Procedures.
“No level of criminal suspicion against a citizen justifies extra-judicial killing. Our duty is to protect life not to extinguish it.”
He disclosed that both the Force Disciplinary Committee and the Orderly Room Tribunal recommended the immediate dismissal of all officers found culpable in the incident.
Disu said the recommendation has been sent to the Police Service Commission for final approval.
Once confirmed, he said the officers will be handed over to the appropriate authorities to face criminal charges for unlawful killing.
He stated, “The following recommendations have been made: dismissal from service. The FDC and Orderly Room Tribunal have all recommended the immediate dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and the other officers involved from the Nigeria Police Force.
“Upon dismissal, all officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities to face criminal charges for unlawful homicide.
“In line with constitutional requirements, I have formally forwarded these recommendations for dismissal to the Police Service Commission for final ratification.”
He also made it clear that the actions of the officers do not represent the values or standards of the Nigeria Police, noting that they went against proper training and established procedures.
The IGP said, “The actions of these officers do not reflect the values, training, or standards of the Nigeria Police Force. They acted against police proper procedures and violated Force Order 247.
“The NPF is an institution built on the rule of law, and we have zero tolerance for lawlessness within our ranks. No uniform is a license to kill.”
The IGP extended his condolences to Ogidi’s family and assured them that justice would be pursued openly and without delay.
“A life has been lost, and no statement can fill that void. But I give you my word: justice will not only be done, it will be seen to be done,” he said.
He urged members of the public, especially residents of Delta State, to remain calm and avoid taking matters into their own hands, promising that the police leadership is committed to holding officers accountable.
Disu added that the force will continue to deal firmly with misconduct within its ranks, insisting that no officer is above the law and that justice in the case will be thorough and transparent.
He said, “The era of impunity is over. We are demonstrating that every citizen, regardless of their uniform, is accountable under the law.
“The Nigeria Police Force belongs to the people. We will continue to purge our ranks of those who betray our mandate. Justice for Mene Ogidi will be swift, transparent, and absolute.”
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