ASP Nuhu Usman allegations – Fresh revelations have raised troubling questions about how the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the Delta State Command, handled repeated allegations against former Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Nuhu Usman, before the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun.

The controversy follows the widely condemned killing of Ogidi, who was seen in a viral video restrained, unarmed, and pleading for his life moments before Usman allegedly shot him at close range. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of police accountability in Nigeria.

Although police authorities have since moved to dismiss and prosecute Usman, new reports suggest that complaints about his conduct had surfaced long before the tragic incident.

According to an investigative report by Sahara Reporters, Usman had previously been accused of bribery, extortion, harassment, and abuse of power. Yet, despite these allegations, he reportedly remained in active service without significant disciplinary action.

“I was told daylight saved me. Otherwise, I would have been wasted,” a woman identified as DJ Paris alleged, recalling an encounter in 2023 in which she claimed Usman extorted ₦50,000 from her after assaulting and threatening her.

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Her account has added to growing concerns that warning signs about Usman’s conduct may have been ignored.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the dismissal of Usman and other officers linked to the killing. He also ordered their prosecution for unlawful homicide.

“No uniform confers the right to take life outside the provisions of the law,” the Inspector-General said while announcing the disciplinary measures.

He added that the officers’ actions violated Force Order 237 and other regulations governing the use of firearms.

Similarly, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, described the shooting as indefensible.

“It is not explainable. It is not pardonable,” Edafe said.

He also assured Nigerians that the police would not protect any officer found guilty of misconduct.

However, the emergence of earlier allegations has intensified public skepticism. Critics argue that timely action on previous complaints could have prevented the fatal encounter.

The case has once again highlighted the urgent need for stronger internal oversight, swift disciplinary procedures, and a transparent system for addressing citizen complaints against erring officers.

For many Nigerians, the central question remains: how many warning signs were overlooked before tragedy struck?

As legal proceedings begin, the outcome will likely serve as a critical test of the police force’s commitment to accountability, reform, and justice.

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