IG Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja

The Inspector General of Police has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mr Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, on April 26, 2026.

According to a statement issued on April 29 by Anthony Okon Placid, all officers linked to the incident were withdrawn from the Delta State Police Command and transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja for expedited disciplinary proceedings on the directive of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu.

The statement said the Force Disciplinary Committee concluded its review and found that ASP Nuhu Usman acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and regulations guiding the use of firearms. The committee held that his actions were unlawful and unprofessional.

Following the findings, the committeerecommended the immediate dismissal of ASP Usman and other officers found culpable. The Inspector-General of Police has approved the recommendations and forwarded them to the Police Service Commission for ratification.

Police authorities said that after completion of administrative procedures, the affected officers would be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution over their roles in the shooting.

The IGP condoled with the family of the deceased and assured them that justice would be served. He also reiterated the force’s zero-tolerance policy on extrajudicial actions and abuse of power, urging members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding.