Effurun Killing: Police Dismiss Officers, Order Prosecution

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the dismissal and impending prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mr Oghenemine Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, on April 26, 2026.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, confirmed that all officers linked to the incident were promptly withdrawn from the Delta State Command and redeployed to Force Headquarters in Abuja. There, they underwent accelerated disciplinary proceedings.

The statement followed an earlier directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordering a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

According to the police, the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) found that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in clear violation of Force Order 237 and other regulations governing the use of firearms.

The committee described his conduct as unlawful, unprofessional, and a serious breach of his duty to protect lives.

Based on these findings, the FDC recommended the immediate dismissal of ASP Usman and other culpable officers.

The Inspector-General has approved the recommendation and forwarded it to the Police Service Commission for ratification in accordance with due process.

The police further stated that upon completion of administrative procedures, the affected officers will be handed over to relevant judicial authorities for prosecution over their roles in what has been described as an extrajudicial killing.

Reiterating the Force’s stance, the Inspector-General emphasised a zero-tolerance policy toward abuse of power and unlawful use of force. He stressed that no officer has the authority to take a life outside the provisions of the law and warned that violations would attract strict disciplinary and legal consequences.

The police leadership also extended condolences to the family of the deceased, acknowledging their loss and assuring them that justice would be pursued transparently.

The Force urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights.