By Daily Review Online
The Delta State Police Command has come under scrutiny following a viral video showing the killing of a suspect in Effurun, with its spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, suggesting that the officer’s actions may be difficult to explain without considering “spiritual” factors.
Speaking during a live television interview on Wednesday, Edafe admitted that the command had no clear explanation for the incident, which has widely been condemned as an extrajudicial killing.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, April 26, 2026, when operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command acted on intelligence from members of the public. The police had earlier disclosed that the deceased, 28-year-old Mene Ogidi, was arrested while attempting to waybill a parcel suspected to contain a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
According to the command, officers were deployed to apprehend the suspect. However, the team leader, Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman, allegedly violated Force Order 237 and standard police procedures by discharging his firearm, resulting in the suspect’s death.
Reacting to the development, Edafe described the situation as one of the most challenging moments of his career in public relations, noting that the command was still unable to determine what prompted the officer’s conduct.
He said although the police could not officially attribute the act to supernatural causes, the absence of a logical explanation made the incident deeply troubling.
The police authorities have since arrested the officer involved and transferred him to Abuja for further investigation and disciplinary action.
The killing, captured on video and circulated widely online, has sparked outrage, with calls for transparency and accountability. The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on extrajudicial actions and assured the public that due process will be followed in handling the case.