The Delta state police command says Usman Nuhu, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), has been arrested for killing a 28-year-old suspect in Effurun, Delta state, on Sunday.
Earlier on Tuesday, a trending video on social media showed
the shooting of the suspect, who had been restrained by a police officer
attached to the Delta police command.
In the less-than-two-minute video, the suspect is seen
sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back with a rope before
being shot by a police officer in mufti.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bright Edafe, police
spokesperson in Delta, said the officer has been transferred to the force
headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary proceedings.
Anthony Placid, the force public relations officer, who also
confirmed the development, said the suspect, identified as Mene Ogidi, was
killed after being apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel allegedly
containing a pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
“Preliminary reports indicate 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,” Placid said.
“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.”
Placid added that the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force
(NPF) has ordered the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Abuja,
where they will face the force disciplinary committee for summary disciplinary
measures and possible prosecution.
“The Inspector-General of Police extends his condolences to
the family of the deceased and assures them that justice will be served in
accordance with the law,” he added.
“He further urges members of the public to remain calm and
law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course.
“The Nigeria Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance stance
on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines
public trust.”
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