By Ola Kay
The Nigeria Police Force has expressed total condemnation over the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, on Sunday in Effurun, Delta State.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon, preliminary reports conducted indicated that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.
“While efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm in clear violation of extant regulations, resulting in the death of the suspect.
“The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution,” the statement explained.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice will be served in accordance with the law. He used the opportunity to appeal to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates that it will continue to maintain a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines public trust.
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