IGP okays immediate dismissal, prosecution of officer involved in extra-judicial killing in Delta


The Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman, the officer involved in the fátal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the deáth of upcoming singer, Mene Ogidi.

A statement released by the Force spokespoerson, DCP Anthony Placid this evening, said all officers connected to the incident were immediately withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they were subjected to expedited disciplinary proceedings.

The statement added that the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), alongside other internal disciplinary processes, concluded its review. 

‘’Findings established unequivocally that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and other extant regulations governing the use of firearms. His actions were unlawful, unprofessional, and a clear betrayal of the oath to protect life and uphold the law.

Consequently, the FDC has recommended the immediate dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers found culpable. The Inspector-General of Police has approved the recommendations and forwarded same to the Police Service Commission for ratification in line with due process.’’the statement read 

The statement added that upon completion of the administrative procedures, the affected officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution for their roles in the extrajudicial shooting.

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