IGP orders dismissal, prosecution of officers over Effurun shooting
The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which
The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State.
The incident, which led to the death of Mene Ogidi, was described by the IGP as “criminal, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable,” stressing that it does not reflect the standards of the Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Disu identified Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, as the officer at the centre of the incident, noting that his actions violated established procedures and Force Order 247 governing the use of firearms.
IGP Disu said, “The officer at the centre of the incident, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of established procedures and Force Order 247 governing the use of firearms.
“Let me be clear: this action was criminal, it was unprofessional, and it has no place in the Nigeria Police Force”.
He explained that all officers involved were immediately transferred from the Delta State Command to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they underwent disciplinary procedures without delay.
“The Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), alongside the Orderly Room Tribunal, subsequently investigated the matter, with the proceedings confirming violations of operational procedures and unlawful conduct”.
The IGP disclosed that “both the FDC and the tribunal recommended the dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and other implicated officers from the Force, in addition to criminal prosecution for unlawful homicide.
“Upon dismissal, all officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities to face criminal charges for unlawful homicide”.
He added that the recommendations have been forwarded to the Police Service Commission for final ratification.
Reiterating the Force’s position, the IGP emphasised that the officers' actions were personal breaches and did not reflect institutional standards.
“The NPF is an institution built on the rule of law, and we have zero tolerance for lawlessness within our ranks. No uniform is a license to kill,” he said.
He expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, Mene Ogidi, and assured them that justice would be pursued transparently.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of the late Mene Ogidi. A life has been lost, and no statement can fill that void. But I give you my word: justice will not only be done, but it will also be seen to be done,” he stated.
The IGP also appealed for calm in Delta State and across the country, urging citizens not to resort to self-help, while reaffirming the Force’s commitment to accountability and reform.
“The era of impunity is over. We are demonstrating that every citizen, regardless of their uniform, is accountable under the law,” the IGP added.
