Police Brutality: ASP Nuhu Usman Kills Mene Ogidi

On April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman shot and killed 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in an apparent act of extrajudicial killing. This incident underscores the persistent culture of police brutality in Nigeria, despite previous reforms following the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, which resulted in the deaths of 37 police officers and widespread destruction of police property.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has described Usman's actions as a "criminal unacceptable" betrayal of service oaths and has recommended his immediate dismissal pending final ratification by the Police Service Commission. This incident has drawn attention to the ongoing impunity within the police force, as highlighted by Amnesty International's reports on extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses.

The public outcry, fueled by social media, has made it increasingly difficult for police authorities to conceal such atrocities.