An Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Area Command, Effurun, Delta State, has been arrested for the extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, identified as Mene Ogidi, on Sunday.
The officer, Nuhu Usman, has since been queried and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is expected to appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee.
According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Tuesday, the unfortunate incident occurred when operatives attached to the command 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.
Operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody.
However, ASP Nuhu Usman, who led the team, 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.
“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, emphasizes respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability, and public trust.
“The Command further reaffirms its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness, and extrajudicial conduct,” Edafe said.
The statement conveyed the State Police Commissioner, CP Yemi Oyeniyi’s sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, assuring that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.
The CP 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.
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