From Monday Ochuko – Asaba,
Haruna Tula – Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police IGP Tunji Disu is said to have ordered Delta State Commissioner of Police Yemi John Oyeniyi to arrest and transfer the policeman who murdered a young man in a virile video to Force Headquarters (FHQ) Abuja.
The SUPREME learnt that, the killer policeman ASP Nuhu Usman, will be dismissed and prosecuted for murder, to serve as deterrent to other over zealous trigger happy policemen.
Consequent upon IGP Disu’s order, the
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi has arrested the killer policeman – ASP Nuhu Usman and moved to Force Headquarters (FHQ) Abuja, where he is said to be under detention .
CP Oyeniyi, however, condemned in strong terms the extra-judicial killing of the suspect, one Mene Ogidi, aged 28 years, which occurred on Sunday 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.
He also consoles
with family, friends and concerned members of the public, and assures them of justice.
The unfortunate incident occurred when operatives attached to Area Command Effurun received intelligence from members of the public regarding the deceased, who was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
Police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody. However, the police officer leading the team, ASP Nuhu Usman, in clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force, discharged his firearm, leading to the death of the suspect.
Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police directed the Area Commander, Effurun, to immediately arrest ASP Nuhu Usman and transfer him to the State Headquarters, Asaba, for necessary disciplinary action.
The SUPREME reliably learnt that, the officer has since been queried, arrested and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, currently in session, for immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.
The Command, in line with the policy of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasized respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability and public trust. The Command further reaffirms its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct.
CP Yemi Oyeniyi, extends his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, Mene Ogidi, and assures the bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.
The CP also appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, as all necessary steps are being taken to bring the culprit to justice.
Spokesman for the Command SP Bright Edafe confirmed the story.
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