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IGP okays immediate dismissal and prosecution of officer involved in extra-judicial k!lling in Delta

Tunji Disu has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman following the fatal sh00ting of upcoming singer Mene Ogidi in Effurun on April 26, 2026.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday evening by Anthony Placid, all officers linked to the incident were immediately removed from the Delta State Police Command and transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja for accelerated disciplinary procedures.

The statement further revealed that the Force Disciplinary Committee, alongside other internal disciplinary panels, had completed its investigation and review of the case.

‘’Findings established unequivocally that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in gross vi0lation of Force Order 237 and other extant regulations governing the use of firearms. His actions were unlawful, unprofessional, and a clear betrayal of the oath to protect life and uphold the law.

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 in line with due process.’’the statement read

The statement added that upon completion of the administrative procedures, the affected officers will be handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution for their roles in the extrajudicial sh00ting.

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