Effurun Shooting: Delta CP Strongly Condemns Extra-judicial Killing & Promises Justice For Victim

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the unfortunate incident occurred when operatives attached to Area Command Effurun received credible intelligence from members of the public regarding the deceased, who was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.

Police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody. However, the Police officer leading the team, ASP Nuhu Usman, in clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force, discharged his firearm, leading to the death of the suspect.

According to the PPRO, SP Bright Edafe, upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police directed the Area Commander, Effurun, to immediately arrest ASP Nuhu Usman and transfer him to the State Headquarters, Asaba, for necessary disciplinary action. The officer has since been queried and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, currently in session, for immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.

The Command, in line with the policy of the Nigeria Police Force, has emphasized respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability and public trust. The Command further reaffirmed its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has extended his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, Mene Ogidi, and assured the bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.

The CP hereby appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, as all necessary steps are being taken to bring the culprit to justice.