By Kamsi Anayo
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the mass transfer of 1,332 officers from the Delta State Command as a fall out of the extrajudicial killing of Mr Oghenemine Mena Ogidi.
The directive follows mounting public outrage over the April 26 shooting in Effurun, Delta State, which claimed the life of the young man.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon Placid confirmed that the Force Leadership had ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the incident.
The Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) found that ASP Usman Nuhu acted in gross violation of Force Order 237, governing the use of firearms.
His actions were deemed unlawful, unprofessional, and a betrayal of the oath to protect life.
The Inspector-General approved the recommendations for dismissal and forwarded them to the Police Service Commission for ratification.
Nuhu and his team are already in custody, while two civilians linked to the case remain under investigation.
An autopsy on the late Oghenemine Mena was conducted on Monday marking a critical step toward establishing the circumstances of his death and ensuring accountability.
Questions have arisen regarding whether the officers paraded days ago were directly involved in the shooting. Police sources clarified that only ASP Nuhu and two civilians were implicated in the incident.
Despite this, the mass transfer of over 1,300 officers signals a broader effort to restore public confidence and restructure the Delta Command.
IGP Disu reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s zero-tolerance stance on extrajudicial killings and abuse of power.
“No uniform confers the right to take life outside the provisions of the law.
“Any officer who violates this principle will face the full weight of disciplinary and legal consequences.” The IGP said
He extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured Nigerians that justice will be served transparently.
The mass transfer is one of the largest in recent history of the Delta State Command, aimed at cleansing the command and restoring discipline.
