…transfers case ill of ASP, 3 others to AGF
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has warned officers and personnel against involvement in extra-judicial actions, notwithstanding the level of criminal suspicion.
The warning followed the recent alleged killing of a dispatch rider, Mene Ogidi (aged 28 years), in Effurun, Delta State, by ASP Nuhu, who led a team of Police to the location where the fatal incident occurred.
Addressing journalists at the Force Headquarters on Sunday on the development, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Placid, reiterated the IGP’s zero-tolerance for professional misconduct of any kind in the Police.
Placid disclosed that the suspected killer officer and three members of his team have been dismissed, following the Police Service Commission’s ratification of recommendations made by the Force Headquarters.
He further revealed that the case file has since been transmitted to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF) for review and consequential prosecution.
“The Inspector-General of Police has directed that the public be kept fully informed as this matter progresses, and it is in that spirit that I address you today, Placid stated.
Giving a background, he noted: “On 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, the deceased, Mr Mene Ogidi, received a parcel from a friend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, delivered to him by a driver.
“After collection, he proceeded to a motor park to waybill the parcel to Sapele, with the name, address, and phone number of the intended receiver written on it.
“The parcel was searched and found to contain a fabricated Beretta pistol and four rounds of 9mm live ammunition. Citizens who witnessed this effected a citizen’s arrest of the deceased and subsequently contacted the police.ASP Nuhu and members of his team responded and arrived at the scene.
“The suspect was formally handed over to ASP Nuhu as team lead. At that point, rather than follow established police rules of engagement and standard operating procedures, ASP Nuhu shot and killed the unarmed, already-apprehended suspect.
“The remains of Mr Mene Ogidi have been deposited at the mortuary. A formal autopsy will be conducted by a certified pathologist, and the findings will form part of the evidence to support prosecution in this case.
“Following the incident, the Leadership of the Force ordered an immediate and thorough investigation conducted by the Police Monitoring Unit”.
He continued: “The investigation established that the actions of ASP Nuhu and members of his team constituted professional misconduct, abuse of office, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, culminating in the unlawful killing of Mr Mene Ogidi.
“The Force wishes to be unequivocal: no criminal suspicion, however grave, justifies extra-judicial action. Every suspect, regardless of the nature of allegations against them, is entitled to due process under the law. ARRESTS AND DISCIPLINARY
“Following the conclusion of investigations, ASP Nuhu and three other members of his team have been arrested and are currently in custody.
“Internal disciplinary procedures have been concluded against all officers found culpable. The Force wishes to state clearly and without ambiguity that all indicted officers have been recommended for dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Service Commission has reviewed and ratified this recommendation.
“Their dismissal is therefore confirmed and takes immediate effect. The case file has been formally forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for vetting and prosecution.
“The Force will cooperate fully with the AGF’s office to ensure that this matter is prosecuted to its logical conclusion before a court of competent jurisdiction.”
