Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State.
Mr Ogidi was shot on April 26, leading to public concern and an internal police review.
Force spokesman Anthony Placid announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement, all officers linked to the incident were withdrawn from Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, for disciplinary proceedings.
The Force Disciplinary Committee reviewed the case and found that the principal officer ASP Nuhu Usman violated Force Order 237 and other rules guiding the use of firearms.
“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 said.
IGP Disu also directed that the officers be handed over to the proper judicial authorities after the administrative process for prosecution over their roles in the killing.
“The Nigeria Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions and abuse of power. No uniform confers the right to take life outside the provisions of the law,” the statement added.
The police chief said any officer who violates that principle would face disciplinary and legal consequences.
Disu described the incident as a breach of the duty of police officers to protect lives and uphold the law.
He also extended condolences to the family of the deceased. “The IGP extends his condolences to the family of Mr Mene Ogidi. He acknowledges their pain and assures them that this incident will not be treated lightly,” the statement said.
Tunji Disu said the force was committed to ensuring that justice is served and seen to be served.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding while the process continues.
