The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu described the incident as “deeply disturbing and a direct assault on human dignity, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the rule of law.”
The statement, signed by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, quoted Dr. Ojukwu as stressing that no Nigerian should lose their life at the hands of security personnel sworn to protect them. He emphasized that every life matters and must be protected by the state.
Dr. Ojukwu described the reported action of the officer as “condemnable, unacceptable, and completely inconsistent with the principles of justice and a civilized society.”
The NHRC boss expressed grave concern over the recurring incidents of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers. He called on the Nigeria Police Force to take urgent and decisive steps to address the issue, including subjecting officers deployed on special duties to periodic mental and psychological evaluations.
He specifically demanded the immediate arrest, disciplinary action, dismissal, and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman in line with extant laws and police regulations. Dr. Ojukwu also urged the full implementation of the recommendations of the NHRC’s Panel on Police Brutality to prevent future violations.
“The Commission demands immediate arrest and a transparent investigation into the incident, dismissal of the officer involved, and swift prosecution in accordance with the law. We hereby call for adequate compensation and justice for the family of the victim,” he stated.
Dr. Ojukwu warned that justice delayed only deepens public distrust in state institutions and undermines confidence in law enforcement. He assured that the NHRC will continue to monitor the case closely and persist in its advocacy for accountability and the protection of fundamental human rights.
“Nigeria must never normalize brutality. Justice must speak louder than silence,” the NHRC Executive Secretary concluded.
