The Delta State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Usman Nuhu, over the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, triggered widespread outrage after a video surfaced online showing the suspect restrained before he was shot.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bright Edafe, said the officer has been taken into custody and moved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for further disciplinary action.
Force spokesperson Anthony Placid also revealed that the deceased was initially apprehended at the Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway. He was allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition when he was intercepted by members of a transport union.
According to Placid, police operatives responded to the situation and were in the process of taking the suspect into custody when ASP Nuhu reportedly discharged his firearm, violating established police procedures and resulting in the suspect’s death.
Following the incident, the Inspector-General of Police ordered the immediate transfer of Nuhu and his team to Abuja, where they are expected to face the Force Disciplinary Committee for further action, including possible prosecution.
The police authorities extended condolences to the victim’s family and assured the public that justice would be pursued in line with the law.
They also reiterated their zero-tolerance policy on extrajudicial actions and abuse of power, urging citizens to remain calm as investigations and disciplinary processes continue.