Public outrage has erupted in Delta State following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man by a police officer while the suspect was restrained and unarmed.
The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, in the Effurun area near the Warri-Sapele Expressway. The victim, identified as Mene Ogidi, was seen in a widely circulated video on the ground with his hands tied behind his back. In the footage, Ogidi was heard pleading for his life, telling the officers he had been deceived by a friend and offering to lead them to someone in Sapele.
Police Reaction
The Delta State Police Command and the Nigeria Police Force have strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a clear violation of the Force Order on the use of firearms and standard operating procedures.
The police stated that efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody when the officer fired the fatal shot, contrary to established regulations. ASP Nuhu Usman has since been arrested and transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary action and possible prosecution.The Force Public Relations Officer confirmed that the suspect was unarmed at the time of the shooting and that the officer’s action was unjustified.
Growing Concerns Over Police Brutality
This latest incident has once again raised serious questions about police accountability and the use of excessive force in Nigeria. Human rights advocates have called for a thorough and transparent investigation, demanding that the officer responsible be brought to justice.Many residents in the area expressed shock that the suspect was killed even though he posed no immediate threat and was already under police control.
The Nigeria Police Force has assured the public that the matter will be handled according to the law, promising that justice will be served.As of now, investigations are ongoing.
