Police Arrest ASP Over Killing of Suspect in Delta
Last update: April 29, 2026
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IG orders probe as officer arrested for shooting restrained suspect...
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Usman Nuhu, over the killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
CBI News reports that the incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, triggered widespread outrage after a video showing the suspect restrained before he was shot surfaced on social media.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said the officer had been arrested and transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary action.
Also confirming the development, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at the Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway.
According to Placid, the suspect was intercepted while allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
“Preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition,” he said.
Placid stated that while officers were trying to take the suspect into custody, ASP Nuhu Usman allegedly discharged his firearm in violation of police regulations.
“While efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm in clear violation of extant regulations, resulting in the death of the suspect,” he added.
The police spokesperson said the Inspector-General of Police had ordered the immediate transfer of the officer and members of his team to Abuja.
According to him, they will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and possible prosecution.
“The Inspector-General of Police extends his condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that justice will be served in accordance with the law,” Placid said.
He urged the public to remain calm while investigations continue, stressing that the police maintain a zero-tolerance stance on extrajudicial actions and abuse of authority.
“The Nigeria Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines public trust,” he added.
