The Nigeria Police Force has arrested an officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, over the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State.
The incident occurred on Sunday after police operatives from the Effurun Area Command responded to reports from the Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway.
The suspect had reportedly been apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition.
Police said that while efforts were underway to take the suspect into custody, the team leader, ASP Usman, discharged his firearm in violation of regulations, resulting in the suspect’s death.
“The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they will face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution.
“The Inspector-General of Police extends his condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that justice will be served in accordance with the law. He further urges members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course,” the statement read.
