IG Orders Dismissal of Officers in Delta State Shooting

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The shooting occurred on Sunday when police operatives, acting on intelligence, attempted to arrest Ogidi, who was allegedly sending a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition.

Following a disciplinary process that concluded on April 26, 2026, it was determined that the officers acted in gross violation of police orders and regulations. The officers connected to the incident have been withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for further disciplinary action.

The Inspector General emphasized that the police must uphold the law and protect lives, assuring that the process will be transparent. Delta State Police Command spokesperson Bright Edaf stated that the principal suspect will face murder charges, and further investigations are ongoing.