The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and several other officers over the extrajudicial killing of an unarmed civilian, Mene Ogidi, in Delta State.
The decision followed disciplinary proceedings by the Force Disciplinary Committee and the Orderly Room Tribunal at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Authorities confirmed that the dismissals remain subject to final approval by the Police Service Commission.
Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, who addressed journalists on Wednesday, condemned the officers’ actions, describing them as a clear violation of Force Order 247 governing the use of firearms. He stressed that police authority does not grant the right to unlawfully take lives.
The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, was described as “tragic and unacceptable.” According to the IGP, investigations found that ASP Usman acted in gross violation of operational procedures, betraying his oath of office.
Following the incident, all implicated officers were transferred to Abuja to ensure an impartial investigation. While senior officers faced the Force Disciplinary Committee, three inspectors were tried by the Orderly Room Tribunal. Both panels recommended immediate dismissal.
Disu reiterated that suspicion alone cannot justify extrajudicial killing, emphasizing that the core duty of the police is to protect life and property. He added that all dismissed officers will be handed over for criminal prosecution once the PSC ratifies the decision.
Offering condolences to the family of the deceased, the IGP assured that justice would be “swift, transparent, and decisive,” while urging the public to remain calm and law-abiding.
The police leadership reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, stating that misconduct and abuse of power will not be tolerated within its ranks.
