Amnesty International Demands Justice for Mene Ogidi

Amnesty International Nigeria issued a statement on Wednesday condemning the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi by police officer Asp Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta State, which occurred on April 26, 2026. The organization called for a prompt and transparent investigation into the incident, describing it as a violation of the right to life and reflecting ongoing concerns regarding police accountability in Nigeria.

Amnesty International stated that Ogidi, who was unarmed and posed no threat, was shot at close range, and insisted that the killing could not be justified under any circumstances. They demanded that the outcome of the investigation be made public and urged authorities to align law enforcement practices with international human rights standards.

The Delta State Police Command confirmed that Usman acted in violation of the Nigeria Police Force's standard operating procedures and initiated an internal disciplinary process, transferring him to Abuja for further investigation. Amnesty International warned that such incidents highlight a troubling return to past police brutality.