US EditionDelta: Outrage as policeman publicly shoots unarmed man dead in live video
Police say the officer will face disciplinary action and prosecution after the killing sparked nationwide outrage and renewed calls for reform.
- On Tuesday, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of an officer for the Sunday killing of Mene Ogidi, a 28-year-old man in Delta State, after viral footage showed the handcuffed victim being shot.
- Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu alleged a "cover-up" after posting the footage, while police stated ASP Nuhu Usman violated Force Order 237 and standard procedures when he discharged his firearm.
- Delta State Commissioner Yemi Oyeniyi ordered the officer's immediate transfer to Force Headquarters, Abuja, while Inspector-General Olatunji Disu vowed justice and directed the Force Disciplinary Committee to investigate.
- Actor Stanley Ontop criticized what he described as constant "extrajudicial killings" in the state, as Commissioner Oyeniyi recently ordered an "orderly room trial" for two officers accused of extortion.
- Recurring reports of police brutality and extortion persist across Nigeria, with recent incidents documented in Anambra State, Ebonyi State, and Bayelsa State despite ongoing disciplinary sanctions.
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Outrage trails suspect's public execution by 'officers' in Delta State
A viral video shows the shocking public execution of a bound suspect in Delta State by alleged police officers, sparking widespread outrage and a probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-outrage-trails-suspects-public-execution-by-officers-in-delta-state/
Police Arrest Officer Involved in Killing of 28-Year-Old in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested and transferred a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, to Force Headquarters, Abuja, for disciplinary action over the murder of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, which occurred on April 26, 2026, has drawn condemnation from the Commissioner of Police in […] The post Police Arrest Officer Involved in Killing of 28-Year-Old in Delta appeared first on T…
Disturbing Video Shows Nigerian Policeman Executing Handcuffed Man Begging 'I Will Tell You Everything' In Delta
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Effurum Area Command in Delta State allegedly shot and killed a yet-to-be-identified young man in broad daylight, despite his hands being tied behind his back and his repeated pleas for mercy. The disturbing incident, which has stirred widespread condemnation, was captured in a video shared by Inside_Delta on Instagram and seen by SaharaReporters.
Outrage Trails Suspect’s Public Execution by ‘Officers’ in Delta State
Public outrage has erupted following the emergence of a disturbing video on social media showing the cold-blooded public killing of a bound suspect in broad daylight by armed men said to be police officers in Delta State. The 90-second video, which was posted on X on Tuesday by #Dee_9889, depicts a scene of extreme violence involving men in civilian attire operating beside a vehicle clearly labelled “Nigeria Police Force, Effurun Area Command.” …
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