Effurun Killing: How a 28-Year-Old Aspiring Musician Was Killed by Police Over a Waybill Pickup

A 28-year-old aspiring music artist identified as Oghenemine, has been killed by operatives of the Delta State Police Command in a case of alleged extrajudicial killing on Tuesday.

According to information provided by Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, Oghenemine’s only known action before the incident was picking up a waybill on behalf of another individual.

It was gathered that the package he retrieved allegedly contained a firearm but instead of carrying out a proper investigation, Officer Usman Nuhu, tied him up and shot him while he begged for his life.

In a video recorded before his death, Oghenemine was heard mentioning a contact in Sapele but the Policemen failed to heed his plea.

Gwamnishu has assured the family of the deceased that the case will be pursued diligently to uncover the full circumstances surrounding his death.

Meanwhile, the ‘killer’ officer has been arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of Police IGP Tunji Disu and will be transported to Abuja.

Here’s the Police Statement on the case;
EFFURUN SHOOTING: POLICE ASSURE JUSTICE AS OFFICER FACES DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Nigeria Police Force condemns the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, which occurred on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.

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.

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.

The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and 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. He further urges members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course.

The Nigeria Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines public trust.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+), mnipr, mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
28th April 2026