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The Delta State Police Command has admitted it has no clear explanation for the controversial killing of a suspect by one of its officers, describing the incident as troubling and difficult to understand.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, made this known during a live appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday while reacting to the viral video showing a suspect being shot at close range by a police officer.
The incident, widely condemned as extrajudicial killing, reportedly occurred on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area.
The victim, identified as Mene Ogidi, 28, was allegedly arrested while attempting to send on the consignment note a package allegedly containing a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
Police authorities had explained that officers had been sent to arrest the suspect following information provided by members of the public.
However, the situation escalated when the team leader, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, allegedly opened fire on the suspect.
According to the command, the officer’s action violated Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking on the development, Edafe expressed shock at the officer’s conduct, stressing that the command was still struggling to understand what could have provoked the fatal action.
He said: “In my six years in public relations, this is the most difficult time for me. Having an accident that cannot be explained is very challenging.
“There’s no explanation for this. That policeman… honestly, I don’t understand what went wrong with him. While the police can’t officially attribute such actions to spirituality, they might not be far from it, because that’s the only way they could attempt to explain what happened.”
The police spokesperson’s remarks have further spurred public debate, with many Nigerians questioning accountability within the force and recurring cases of extrajudicial killings.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Police Command has confirmed that the officer involved has been arrested and transferred to Abuja for further investigation and disciplinary proceedings.
The Nigerian Police Force has reiterated its zero tolerance towards unlawful killings, assuring the public that due process will be followed and justice will be done in the matter.
The incident has continued to generate widespread outrage on social media, with civil society organizations and legal practitioners calling for transparent prosecutions and systemic reforms within the police.
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