Police Dismiss ASP Nuhu Usman, Others Over Killing of Mene Ogidi

By Adebola Isimijola

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman and other officers over their involvement in the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Delta State.

The dismissal followed recommendations by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) after investigations into the fatal shooting which occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Warri.

Confirming the development in a statement on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon Placid, said the decision was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.

According to him, “the Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident… which resulted in the death of Mr. Mene Ogidi.”

He disclosed that all officers linked to the incident were immediately withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they faced expedited disciplinary proceedings.

Placid said the FDC found that ASP Usman acted in “gross violation of Force Order 237 and other extant regulations governing the use of firearms,” describing his conduct as unlawful and unprofessional.

“Consequently, the FDC has recommended the immediate dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers found culpable. The Inspector-General of Police has approved the recommendations and forwarded same to the Police Service Commission for ratification,” he said.

He added that the affected officers would be handed over to appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution upon completion of administrative procedures.

The police spokesman reiterated the Force’s zero-tolerance stance on extrajudicial actions, stressing that “no uniform confers the right to take life outside the provisions of the law.”

He also conveyed the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police to the family of the deceased, assuring that justice would be served.